Costi Hinn, an American pastor and author, has publicly criticized the prosperity gospel televangelism model popularized by his uncle, Benny Hinn. He spent years participating in international healing crusades and ministry events associated with the Benny Hinn organization before distancing himself from the movement in the early 2010s. Benny Hinn's empire teaches that faith and donations can bring wealth and health, and his luxurious lifestyle and ministry finances were scrutinized in the US Senate in 2008 amid concerns about tax-exempt status. In 2017, IRS agents executed a search warrant at his multimillion-dollar ministry headquarters, but no charges or enforcement actions have been publicly announced. Costi Hinn speaks to Business Insider about his experiences inside the televangelist world, including private jets, luxury lifestyles, staged healing environments, and fundraising tactics.
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