In March 2014, Lakewood Church reported to Houston police that at least $600,000 in donations was stolen from the church in cash, checks and envelopes containing credit card details.

The church conducted a reverse offering where, across its 13 physical campuses, church leaders had put $30,000 into 5,500 envelopes. Members were instructed not to give the money back to ...

In March 2014, Lakewood Church reported to Houston police that at least $600,000 in donations was stolen from the church in cash, checks and envelopes containing credit card details.