TB Joshua reveals how he gets money for his ministry 

TB Joshua has revealed how he gets money for his ministry. 

Onyxnews Nigeria reports that Prophet TB Joshua who is the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN) has explained his position regarding asking for monetary offerings through his Church television channel, Emmanuel TV. 

This reliable online news platform understands that TBJoshua was not physically present during the broadcast on Sunday May 3, 2020, his ministers responded to a question posed by a viewer about how the prophet raises funds as he is never heard preaching on the subject of tithes and offerings.

The cleric described giving offerings as “Scriptural” but explained that people should give as “God prompts their conscience”.

“They may not be many but people of conscience are giving – I mean, the right people are giving genuinely, for the salvation of their soul—and their giving is blessed of God,” he said.

“Wrong people have to be reminded many times before they can give because it is not from their heart,” he explained, clarifying that wrong people referred to “dubious” or “corrupt” individuals who “who got their money, their things from the wrong source.”  

He made it clear that such people would give “to be seen, to be heard and to be praised here”, adding that if they later hit hard times, they would often write letters to the church reminding them of the money they had given before.

Describing such people as being misguided, they feel their offerings were a form of “bargaining with God to get what they want” or a way of manipulating Him “to give approval to their selfish motives.” 

“Giving is like serving. Both should be done with joy – without being reminded, because you don’t need to be reminded to do that which gives you joy,” he continued, further explaining that believers should ask for the Holy Spirit’s help in giving, receiving and asking.

“The force behind the money given determines the kind of money it is,” Joshua thoughtfully expanded.

“When we inherit stolen wealth, we would live under a stolen future, thereby mortgaging our future. Remember, what comes from God goes to Him.”

The Prophet stated he was “very careful” when it comes to receiving offerings from the congregation. “If I receive something from you, the source and the manner you give will determine whether it’s a blessing or a curse that I receive from you,” TB Joshua said.

Relating the question to the present situation in which churches have been shut worldwide due to the deadly coronavirus pandemic, the cleric explained such a time “demands conscience”.

“If you give something from your heart, it will bless you that gives it and also bless the person or ministry that receives it,” the cleric concluded in the interactive program, citing Apostle Paul’s admonishment in 2 Corinthians to give as “each one proposes in his heart, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver”, Prophet TB Joshua said.

The founder of SCOAN has gained a reputation for not focusing on money during his sermons, asking for offerings during his broadcasts or selling merchandise during his large crusades abroad.

During the global lockdown, his ministry has engaged in extensive humanitarian programs, assisting vulnerable citizens most affected by the economic impact of the crisis in nations spanning Europe, Africa, South America and USA