Robertson, through CBN controls 200 million annually...
Anyone with access to that much capital is someone that gets listened to.
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from:
http://www.ministrywatch.com/mw2.1/F_SumRp...p?EIN=540678752
Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.
Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. ("CBN") uses mass media, especially television and visual media, to prepare the world for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and the establishment of the everlasting kingdom of God on earth. CBN’s purpose is to train the young and old to understand how the principles of the Kingdom of God relate to everyday life. CBN also provides spiritual counseling, financial help, and other humanitarian aid to those in need. CBN was founded in 1960 by Pat Robertson to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the entire world as a witness unto all nations (Matthew 24:14). It is CBN's intention to follow Jesus' example by teaching biblical principles for living, raising up Christian leaders, and working to alleviate human suffering throughout the world. With innovation, excellence, and integrity as standards, CBN aims to glorify God and His Son, Jesus Christ.
This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
FINANCIALS in thousands ($)
Revenue & Expenses 2002
Total Contributions $196,643
Total Other Revenue $6,636
TOTAL REVENUE $203,280
Balance Sheet 2002
TOTAL ASSETS $171,970
TOTAL LIABILITIES $27,471
NET ASSETS $144,499
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