Church leader gets $500k

[commoner]

Well, it actually did not say Rev Prince got 500k,,, an employee of New Creation Church,,,

Methodist Church Bishop I think get 600k over 5 years, 120k/year,,,,,

Anglician Bishop how much I dunno,,,,,

Not bad for man of Cloth,,,,

 

[cityhope]

time for career change!!!
$$$ is god!!!

 

[commoner]

"but told The Straits Times that its policy is to 'recognise and reward key contributors to the church"

Recognise and reward key contributors,,,,, does that sound familiar,,,, whereby the Keling raise $200mil in funds,,,,,, someone who was paid peanuts,,,,

 

[Logisex]

Its a good career - super stable income!

Good Times - People come to you cause they think they have been blessed and they think it must have something to do with your prayers too

Bad Times - People come to you for help!

 

[R4g3]

Well, it actually did not say Rev Prince got 500k,,, an employee of New Creation Church,,,

Methodist Church Bishop I think get 600k over 5 years, 120k/year,,,,,

Anglician Bishop how much I dunno,,,,,

Not bad for man of Cloth,,,,

http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_356328.html

"THE New Creation Church, which made headlines for raising $19 million on one Sunday last month for its upcoming multi-million dollar building, pays good money to its staff too.

The independent church paid one employee between $500,001 and $550,000 in its last financial year, checks by The Straits Times showed.

The church did not confirm if the amount went to its leader, Senior Pastor Joseph Prince, but told The Straits Times that its policy is to 'recognise and reward key contributors to the church and Senior Pastor Prince is the main pillar of our church's growth and revenue'. "


there should be some kind of extra tax for these people, especially those in religion and charity.

Annual Income Tax
30,001 - 40,000 10%
40,001 - 50,000 20%
50,001 - 60,000 30%
60,001 - 70,000 40%
70,001 - 80,000 50%
80,001 - 100,000 60%
100,001 - 150,000 70%
150,001 - 200,000 80%
200,001 - 400,000 85%
400,001 - 600,000 90%
600,001 - ??? 95%

i think we will see some real religious leader after the taxes.

 

[newyorker88]

I always says, does a person serving a spirtual entity ( God, Buddha whatever you name)need so much $$? He should be doing out of his own free will. Be it full time or part time.

Since this fellow is earning so much, 120K? I guess he can do alot more charity for those who are living in 1 room flat. By doing so, he gains more respect from me.

 

[JinGanKor]

there should be some kind of extra tax for these people, especially those in religion and charity.

Annual Income Tax
30,001 - 40,000 10%
40,001 - 50,000 20%
50,001 - 60,000 30%
60,001 - 70,000 40%
70,001 - 80,000 50%
80,001 - 100,000 60%
100,001 - 150,000 70%
150,001 - 200,000 80%
200,001 - 400,000 85%
400,001 - 600,000 90%
600,001 - ??? 95%

i think we will see some real religious leader after the taxes.

there will still be loopholes, they will get the money in other form, or even as gifts from the followers.

BUt still it is better then openly pocket the money "legally". They have learn well from the dictator.

 

[Einfield]

"but told The Straits Times that its policy is to 'recognise and reward key contributors to the church"

Recognise and reward key contributors,,,,, does that sound familiar,,,, whereby the Keling raise $200mil in funds,,,,,, someone who was paid peanuts,,,,

CEO & exec of Lehmann Bro, GM, AIG, Citi, BOA and a string of others in line for bailout money say the same thing before.

 

[JinGanKor]

Well, it actually did not say Rev Prince got 500k,,, an employee of New Creation Church,,,

Methodist Church Bishop I think get 600k over 5 years, 120k/year,,,,,

Anglician Bishop how much I dunno,,,,,

Not bad for man of Cloth,,,,

other then salary, how about money in other forms?

and is he dealing with other businesses and make use of his religious status to gain the advantages?

how about his position in Rock Production, a business arm of New Creation Church ( why the hell do a church needs a business arm??) ? How much is he getting from it and will his bonus based on the profit of the new mall?

 

[Naturefarm2]

Please do not misunderstand their motive.
Based on what they preach, God want us to get rich so that we can bless and give to others. How a poor man give and bless others?
Thus, it is the reality that if we need to attract rice and powerful people, we need to be one ourselves.
Thus, many church leader need to draw in smart Boss/Armani clothing so that they can related to the rich/powerful/famous in Singapore.
Lets give them our support!!!

 

[denzuko1]

Its a good career - super stable income!

Bad Times - People come to you for help!

Actually in bad times, people come to you to ask for God's protection, then donate more.....

 

[newyorker88]

Please do not misunderstand their motive.
Based on what they preach, God want us to get rich so that we can bless and give to others. How a poor man give and bless others?
Thus, it is the reality that if we need to attract rice and powerful people, we need to be one ourselves.
Thus, many church leader need to draw in smart Boss/Armani clothing so that they can related to the rich/powerful/famous in Singapore.
Lets give them our support!!!

Is mother Tersa Rich? No, but she gave more than what Buffet and Bill gates combined together.

If you think giving $$$ is Gods's way of blessing, then you better learn to do business, and earn money. for your religion is $$$, not spirtuality.

 

[denzuko1]

Please do not misunderstand their motive.
Based on what they preach, God want us to get rich so that we can bless and give to others. How a poor man give and bless others?

Thus, it is the reality that if we need to attract rice and powerful people, we need to be one ourselves.

Thus, many church leader need to draw in smart Boss/Armani clothing so that they can related to the rich/powerful/famous in Singapore.
Lets give them our support!!!

Why do churches want to attract rice?

 

[Naturefarm2]

Different people had different way of saving souls.
She stay in a remote place and thus money make no sense to her. We are staying in the Singapore and Money and power mean a lot to many people. To attract people in singapore, you need to use different method and ways. To use her way in Singapore or developing places cant work, people will just pass her by.
There is no right or wrong here, its just how effective it is.

 

[Naturefarm2]

haha, its rich la.. maybe i am hungry.

 

[R4g3]

Actually in bad times, people come to you to ask for God's protection, then donate more.....

good or bad times, people will still come to you.

same as toto/4d, just look at the queue you will know.

 

[newyorker88]

Different people had different way of saving souls.
She stay in a remote place and thus money make no sense to her. We are staying in the Singapore and Money and power mean a lot to many people. To attract people in singapore, you need to use different method and ways. To use her way in Singapore or developing places cant work, people will just pass her by.
There is no right or wrong here, its just how effective it is.

Then you are implying that the church can save people by giving them $$$?

What I saying about Mother teresa is that she is really serving a higher existance by devoting her life to the poor and helping the poor.

In singapore, if you are a poor church, and people dont come, that means you cannot help or "save" others like christians like to say? Which does not make sense at all to me.

If using money to draw people to a church, then when crisis comes, and the church have no money, then people dont come at all. What type of religion is this? Corporation?

 

[Porfirio Rubirosa]

Ironically it appeared that M Teresa did what she did for her own 'selfish reason' i.e. to worship her god.

What I saying about Mother teresa is that she is really serving a higher existance by devoting her life to the poor and helping the poor.

?

 

[jimmyfallon]

$500000 is nothing in comparison to the money he makes from selling his books and dvds

 

[Porfirio Rubirosa]

Why are people getting so worked up over this issue? The only people who should have any say in the matter are the members of Prince's church, the congregation who have donated tithes and offerings. If Prince's congregation is happy, let them be, it is their money afterall.