Sean Feucht Ministries Accused of Moral and Financial Failure by Insiders
Sean Feucht, a worship leader and activist, has been accused of financial, spiritual, and moral misconduct after former workers of his ministry cited concerns over financial transparency, real estate holdings, and questionable business practices. The allegations, which were posted on a website called "Truth and Freedom Stories," include diversion of donations, misuse of credit cards, and exploitation of volunteers. Per The Christian Post, the accusers previously served three of Feucht's ministries: Burn 24/7, a worship and prayer movement spanning six continents and more than 250 cities; Light a Candle, a global missions and compassion movement; and Let Us Worship, which holds prayer and worship gatherings for believers across America.
Their names include Christy Gafford – Former USA National Director/Global Communications Director for Burn 24/7, Peter & Amanda Hartzell – Former Burn 24/7, Liam Bernard – Former OKC Director, Burn Field Training, Mid-South Regional Director – Burn 24/7 and Richie Booth – Former Administrative staff for Burn 24/7, Let Us Worship, and Light a Candle.
"Based on the documented and corroborated nature of these concerns, we strongly urge that Sean Feucht be removed from positions of leadership and financial stewardship. This statement is made in good faith for the purpose of preventing further harm and upholding standards of biblical accountability, transparency, and justice," the group said in a statement.
"To remain silent about the dangers of Sean's sin is not Biblical nor loving, and it dishonors Sean and these board members, Sean's victims, and those who are exposed to him via social media platforms and in-person events," they added.
They also alleged Feucht's ministry experienced a substantial revenue increase of $5.3 million in 2020. The ministry later reclassified its IRS status in 2022 to be recognized as a church, which removed "financial reporting requirements" and created "significant transparency issues."
The workers further questioned Feucht's real estate holdings in multiple states, saying they "raise questions about the proportion of non-profit funds directed towards real estate rather than program activities."
In their contention, Feucht's personal ownership of 10 homes in California, Montana, and Pennsylvania indicates "substantial investment in residential properties."
"The ministry's ownership of multiple high-value 'parsonages' alongside Feucht's personal ownership of numerous rental properties raises questions about appropriate use of non-profit funds and potential private inurement," they argued.
Additional financial concerns include donation diversion, restricted donor fraud, credit card misuse, and bulk cash smuggling.
"Issues such as reporting no volunteers on 990 forms, questions about foreign operations like the child sponsorship program in India with no reported foreign bank accounts, and potential failures in required disclosures," they noted.
In a section titled "Abuse," the accusers highlight a "history of manipulation and broken promises," "patterns of spiritual manipulation," as well as "spiritual coercion and fear." They also allege Feucht of uncompensated service, "volunteer exploitation," and "retaliation against critics."
At the present time, the former ministry workers have called for a formal investigation into the financial practices of Feucht's ministries, citing breaches of legal and ethical standards expected of tax-exempt organizations.
"We have consistently witnessed Sean publicly point his finger at the sin of the world yet repeatedly fail to take responsibility for acknowledging, repenting of, and turning away from his own serious and habitual sin ('For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church?' 1 Corinthians 5:12)," the former workers wrote.
"The concerns raised in this report are not simply about technical violations but speak to the core integrity of non-profit religious organizations and their responsibility to donors, constituents, and the public," they added. "The allegations, if substantiated, would represent serious breaches of both legal requirements and ethical standards expected of tax-exempt organizations."
Photo Credit: ©Facebook/Sean Feucht
Originally published June 05, 2025.
