Black church business: Does it make dollars and spiritual sense?

Black church business: Does it make dollars and spiritual sense?

What do Houston-area Black pastors have to say about the business of Black churches? Credit: Getty Images.Is the Black Church focused on a spiritual mission or securing more money?Many Black people asked that question after Pastor Marvin Sapp of The Chosen Vessel Church (Fort Worth) demanded that ushers lock the doors until attendees voluntarily made a collective offering of $40,000. The Sapp incident raises questions about just how clear the ge…

Black Church Business: Does it Make Dollars and Spiritual Sense?

By Aswad Walker Is the Black Church focused on a spiritual mission or securing more money? Many Black people asked that question after Pastor Marvin Sapp of The Chosen Vessel Church (Fort Worth) demanded that ushers lock the doors until attendees voluntarily made a collective offering of $40,000.  The Sapp incident raises questions about just how clear the general public is on Black Church finances.   For centuries, Black churches have played a …