"Arise" pastors resign, with over $6m of real estate

[Lilith7]

If this isn't a blatant case of greed, masquerading as Christianity, then it's an excellent imitation. I think the time has come to de register 'religions' like this which are really a business in all but name.
I wonder if this is making the McBishop nervous....

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/1288288...heir-names

• "Megachurch Arise has been accused of abuse and harassment within the organisation.
  
  
• Leaders Brent, John and Gillian Cameron resigned last Friday, apologising ÔÇ£to all those who have been hurtÔÇØ.
  
  
• Two reviews have been launched into allegations interns were ÔÇ£overworked, overwhelmed, and taken advantage ofÔÇØ.
  

A closer walk with God has also meant a hike up the property ladder for two pastors of the controversial Arise Church.

Brothers John and Brent Cameron┬ástepped down from their positions┬áin the church on May 27 over┬áallegations of abuse and harassment in the organisation. The church, which has 12 branches around New Zealand, has┬álaunched two reviews┬áÔÇô one into allegations interns at the Arise Church Ministry School were overworked and exploited."