Joel Osteen ain't exactly livin' in the basement of Lakewood Baptist last I heard.
Prophets are entitled to a profit, right?
The congregation is not forced to give, although the church subtly implies generosity in giving greases the skids to heaven. And, if your fat check lands in the plate face up where your brothers and sisters can see it....well, that is some well earned community standing.
Carpenters and construction trades do well, who doesn't like carpenters, right?
