30 May 2022

Another evangelical church accused of exploiting members

From Morning Report, 7:22 am on 30 May 2022

Another New Zealand-based evangelical church is being accused of exploiting members by pressuring them to work long hours for free and give huge donations.

The Celebration Centre Church has assets worth millions of dollars and now former members are speaking out about the pressure they felt to help it earn tax-free income.

The mega-church Arise, and Gloriavale Christian Community, are already facing similar claims.

Sam Olley has the story.

Murray Watkinson and the Celebration Centre Group have not responded to to RNZ's requests for an interview or comment about the church's finances and volunteering.