CFB News Brief: Dollar & Holywood

Televangelist Senate Investigaton
6 popular preachers, including 2 ministers here, Bishop Eddie Long and Pastor Creflo Dollar in Atlanta are under investigation. Iowa Senator, Charles E. Grassley's investigations have led to changes in the American Red Cross and the Smithsonian to name a few.

"I’m following up on complaints from the public and news coverage regarding certain practices at six ministries," Grassley said. "The allegations involve governing boards that aren’t independent and allow generous salaries and housing allowances and amenities such as private jets and Rolls Royces. I don’t want to conclude that there’s a problem, but I have an obligation to donors and the taxpayers to find out more. People who donated should have their money spent as intended and in adherence with the tax code."

He sent letters to: Randy and Paula White of Without Walls International Church and Paula White Ministries of Tampa, Fla.; Benny Hinn of World Healing Center Church, Inc. and Benny Hinn Ministries of Grapevine, Texas; David and Joyce Meyer of Joyce Meyer Ministries of Fenton, Mo.; Kenneth and Gloria Copeland of Kenneth Copeland Ministries of Newark, Texas; Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and Bishop Eddie Long Ministries of Lithonia, Ga., and Creflo and Taffi Dollar of World Changers Church International and Creflo Dollar Ministries of College Park, Ga.

Do you think that Grassley has a right to launch this investigation?

Holywood
Actress Naimi Imani co-founded a ministry to create inspirational films. She recently has founded "Let's Rise! Ministries" . This ministry's first mission is to provide financial support to holywood actresses. Submissions are currently being accepted at www.LettsRise.com.

Why do you think so many black actors are pursing Christian based films?

Chris Martin and Gerard Henry's Media Alliance
Gerard Henry, host of BET's Lift Every Voice and Christ "Play Martin" have united their companies to broaden and deepen their impact on urban Christian media. Henry's GerardHenry.com and Martin's 24Gospel.com will become the Strategic Alliance.

"Gerard Henry is a world-renowned personality, minister and leader within and throughout the urban and gospel community. As the weekly host of BET’s "Lift Every Voice" airing each and every Sunday Afternoon, Gerard Henry has been an instrumental visionary in advancing the Gospel worldwide. This timely alliance between GerardHenry.com and 24Gospel.com will demonstrate the power of individuals and organizations to reach greater audiences, more effectively, utilizing the power and efficiency of the Internet," said Christopher Martin.

For more information, check out the new 24Gospel.com and GerardHenry.com, by clicking on either of the following two links or visiting the following web-portals: www.24Gospel.com (or) www.GerardHenry.com

Question:Do you tune into Christian media outlets? Which ones?