Creflo Dollar :- The Holy Spirit's Help in Prayer - Creflo Dollar
Creflo Dollar :- The Holy Spirit's Help in Prayer - Creflo Dollar
In October 2012, Creflo Dollar Ministries purchased a new Church location in the Bronx, New York. The new location is one of the world’s most renowned theaters. According to the New York Daily News, Loews Paradise Theater, now a historical landmark, is now home to World Changers Church of New York.[13]
Creflo Dollar has also made efforts to relieve the stress endured by the family of Greg McDowell after his fatal shooting October 24, 2012. He challenged church members to give by making online donations, and donating to a special fund the church set up with the hopes of acquiring $234,000, money which would then be handed over to the McDowell family.[14]
On March 15, 2013, Creflo Dollar embarked on his 2013 Change Conventions. These conventions were created as a way of celebrating the anniversary of his World Changers church by hosting free events in six cities, including Pittsburg, Orlando and Hartford, in which attendees would be encouraged to worship, learn, and bond. As a part of the Change Experience, Creflo Dollar and his ministry spotlighted a local organization in every city and made a donation in support of its service and dedication to strengthening the community.[15] For example, Dollar presented a major gift on behalf of Creflo Dollar Ministries to the Orlando Union Rescue Mission, one of Central Florida’s oldest and largest homeless service providers, who celebrated its 65th anniversary. The donation to the rescue mission came at a strategic time, when it will be doubled by matching funds. “I look forward to joining the people of Orlando in experiencing dynamic change,” said Dollar. “Through our time together, a Spirit-led journey awaits those seeking to improve their lives and prevail over current difficulties.” [16]
Every year for the past 5 years, Creflo Dollar and his ministry have provided Thanksgiving dinners to up to 3000 families around the Atlanta area in time for the holiday.[17]
Creflo Dollar :- The Holy Spirit's Help in Prayer - Creflo Dollar
In 1984, Dollar received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from West Georgia College in Carrollton, Georgia.[3] He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Oral Roberts University in 1998.[4]
Dollar claims to have received the vision for World Changers Ministries Christian Center in 1986.[5] He held the church's first worship service in the cafeteria of Kathleen Mitchell Elementary School in College Park, Georgia, with only eight people in attendance and successfully receiving over $100 in contributions from those present. Over the years the ministry has grown rapidly and was renamed World Changers Church International (WCCI).
As of 2007, the congregation has grown to 30,000 members with $69 million in revenue (gross cash collections) for 2006.[6] The congregation moved from its original cafeteria location to a modest-sized chapel, adding a weekly radio broadcast and four services each Sunday. On December 24, 1995, WCCI moved into its present location, the 8,500-seat sanctuary known as the World Dome. At a cost of nearly $18 million, it is claimed that the World Dome was built without any bank financing.[7]
Dollar is also the publisher of CHANGE magazine, a quarterly international publication with nearly 100,000 subscribers and The Max, a bimonthly resource newsletter for ministers and ministry leaders.[8] Creflo Dollar also frequently speaks at conferences and is a best selling author.[9][10][11] Dollar and his wife, Taffi, have five children and live in Atlanta.[12]
| Creflo Dollar | |
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| Born | Creflo Augustus Dollar, Jr. January 28, 1962 United States |
| Residence | College Park, Georgia |
| Occupation | Pastor |
| Spouse(s) | Taffi Dollar |
| Website | |
| www.worldchangers.org | |
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