Across the nation, megachurches in Black communities are booming—lavish sanctuaries, luxury cars, and million-dollar sermons flood social media. But behind the prosperity gospel lies a hard truth: many churchgoers can’t afford rent. While pastors gain wealth through tithes and offerings, their flocks remain financially burdened. Are we funding salvation—or just someone else’s success?
In neighborhoods plagued by poverty, food deserts, and underfunded schools, the church once served as a place of refuge and resource. Now, for some, it feels more like a business than a ministry. The message of hope is powerful, but hope without action leaves people trapped in cycles of lack.
We must ask hard questions: Why aren’t more churches reinvesting in the people? Why are sermons about faith louder than those about financial literacy, homeownership, or job creation?
It’s time to evaluate if the pulpit is still preaching freedom—or selling salvation at a price.
