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He operates the Don Stewart Association, which controls "Feed My People" and the "Southwest Indian Children's Fund."<ref name="charitymoney"/> Stewart's organizations in the early 1990s were criticized for not making its expenditures public.<ref name="charitymoney"/><ref>{{cite news | url= | title=Charity pitch requests cash but makes no promises |publisher=[[The Toronto Star]] | date=November 26, 1990 | first= | last= | accessdate = 2008-12-18}}</ref> Then in 1997, ''[[The Business Journal]]'' noted that the [[Internal Revenue Service]] was investigating Stewart's organization for mail fraud concerning high salaries and an $8 million annual income.<ref>Stephanie Balzer, "Church boss denies probe," The Business Journal, Oct. 17, 1997.</ref> After an investigation, the IRS "revoked the tax exemption of the Phoenix-based Don Stewart Association."<ref name="Revoked">William M. Ringle Jr., "[http://www.amcity.com/phoenix/stories/1997/09/22/story6.html Church loses tax exempt status]," The Business Journal, Sept. 22, 1997. </ref> Among the reasons for the IRS revoking tax exemption was "impermissible benefits" to the Stewart family.<ref name="Revoked"/> As of 2008, according to the IRS, it is currently tax-exempted.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.irs.gov/app/pub-78/ | title=Search for Charities, Online Version of Publication 78 |publisher=[[IRS]] | date=2008 | first= | last= | accessdate = 2009-01-18}}</ref> |
He operates the Don Stewart Association, which controls "Feed My People" and the "Southwest Indian Children's Fund."<ref name="charitymoney"/> Stewart's organizations in the early 1990s were criticized for not making its expenditures public.<ref name="charitymoney"/><ref>{{cite news | url= | title=Charity pitch requests cash but makes no promises |publisher=[[The Toronto Star]] | date=November 26, 1990 | first= | last= | accessdate = 2008-12-18}}</ref> Then in 1997, ''[[The Business Journal]]'' noted that the [[Internal Revenue Service]] was investigating Stewart's organization for mail fraud concerning high salaries and an $8 million annual income.<ref>Stephanie Balzer, "Church boss denies probe," The Business Journal, Oct. 17, 1997.</ref> After an investigation, the IRS "revoked the tax exemption of the Phoenix-based Don Stewart Association."<ref name="Revoked">William M. Ringle Jr., "[http://www.amcity.com/phoenix/stories/1997/09/22/story6.html Church loses tax exempt status]," The Business Journal, Sept. 22, 1997. </ref> Among the reasons for the IRS revoking tax exemption was "impermissible benefits" to the Stewart family.<ref name="Revoked"/> As of 2008, according to the IRS, it is currently tax-exempted.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.irs.gov/app/pub-78/ | title=Search for Charities, Online Version of Publication 78 |publisher=[[IRS]] | date=2008 | first= | last= | accessdate = 2009-01-18}}</ref> |
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In 1993, the Washington Post reported, "Feed My People International, an arm of the Don Stewart Association (a church)" sends "Prospective donors get heart-rending letters on behalf of starving children, with virtually no facts about where and how the money is distributed. Three watchdog groups have asked for details and been turned down."<ref name="charitymoney"/> In 2008 the [[Better Business Bureau]] reported, the Don Stewart Association "did not provide requested information. As a result, the Better Business Bureau cannot determine if it meets standards."<ref>{{cite news | url=http://charityreports.bbb.org/public/Report.aspx?CharityID=780&style=print | title=Don Stewart Association |publisher=[[Better Business Bureau]] | date=2008 | first= | last= | accessdate = 2009-01-18}}</ref> |
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In 1998, the Washington Post reported, Don Stewart's "followings all but disappear after investigations," but he has "joined dozens of other preachers to become fixtures on BET."<ref name="Whitepreachers">{{cite news | url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-669259.html?refid=gg_x_02 | title=White Preachers Born Again on Black Network; TV Evangelists Seek to Resurrect Ministries | publisher=[[Washington Post]] |date=Sep 3, 1998 | first= | last= | accessdate =2007-05-17}}</ref> Consequently, Stewart along with [[Peter Popoff]] and [[Robert Tilton]] received "criticism from those who say that preachers with a long trail of disillusioned followers have no place on a network that holds itself out as a model of entrepreneurship for the black community."<ref name="Whitepreachers"/> |
In 1998, the Washington Post reported, Don Stewart's "followings all but disappear after investigations," but he has "joined dozens of other preachers to become fixtures on BET."<ref name="Whitepreachers">{{cite news | url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-669259.html?refid=gg_x_02 | title=White Preachers Born Again on Black Network; TV Evangelists Seek to Resurrect Ministries | publisher=[[Washington Post]] |date=Sep 3, 1998 | first= | last= | accessdate =2007-05-17}}</ref> Consequently, Stewart along with [[Peter Popoff]] and [[Robert Tilton]] received "criticism from those who say that preachers with a long trail of disillusioned followers have no place on a network that holds itself out as a model of entrepreneurship for the black community."<ref name="Whitepreachers"/> |
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Don Stewart | |
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Born | 1939 |
Title | Head of Don Stewart Ministries |
Predecessor | A.A. Allen |
Website | http://www.donstewartassociation.com |
Don Stewart (born 1939, in Prescott, Arizona) is a controversial[1] minister and faith healer. He is a televangelist who appears on BET, The Word Network[2], and other television channels. He is the successor to the late A.A. Allen’s organization.
Biography
Stewart's faith healing services are Pentecostal with live video streaming, live email testimonies and prayer requests, and cell phone prayer. His television programs show numerous instances of people purportedly discarding walking sticks and wheelchairs, saying they are healed and giving testimonies.
He is the author of numerous books, published by Stewart Association, including "Healing, The Brain Soul Connection" with Daniel G. Amen, MD. In the book, Don Stewart admits that he has ADD and has a special interest in helping those mental and emotional difficulties. He also wrote Only Believe, along with Doug Wead, which is a history of the early "Latter Day Rain" healing movement that includes Oral Roberts, Kathryn Khulman, A.A. Allen, and is now succeeded by Benny Hinn.
G. Richard Fisher has been critical of Stewart's teachings and purported healings.[3] The Trinity Foundation and Inside Edition investigated Stewart's wealth and as he solicited funds from supporters.[3] Stewart's fundraising letters were written by Gene Ewing, who heads multi million dollar marketing empire, writing donation letters for other evangelicals like WV Grant.[4] Included in these letters was a Stewart's green "prayer cloth" with claims that it has supernatural power.[4]
He operates the Don Stewart Association, which controls "Feed My People" and the "Southwest Indian Children's Fund."[1] Stewart's organizations in the early 1990s were criticized for not making its expenditures public.[1][5] Then in 1997, The Business Journal noted that the Internal Revenue Service was investigating Stewart's organization for mail fraud concerning high salaries and an $8 million annual income.[6] After an investigation, the IRS "revoked the tax exemption of the Phoenix-based Don Stewart Association."[7] Among the reasons for the IRS revoking tax exemption was "impermissible benefits" to the Stewart family.[7] As of 2008, according to the IRS, it is currently tax-exempted.[8]
In 1993, the Washington Post reported, "Feed My People International, an arm of the Don Stewart Association (a church)" sends "Prospective donors get heart-rending letters on behalf of starving children, with virtually no facts about where and how the money is distributed. Three watchdog groups have asked for details and been turned down."[1] In 2008 the Better Business Bureau reported, the Don Stewart Association "did not provide requested information. As a result, the Better Business Bureau cannot determine if it meets standards."[9]
In 1998, the Washington Post reported, Don Stewart's "followings all but disappear after investigations," but he has "joined dozens of other preachers to become fixtures on BET."[10] Consequently, Stewart along with Peter Popoff and Robert Tilton received "criticism from those who say that preachers with a long trail of disillusioned followers have no place on a network that holds itself out as a model of entrepreneurship for the black community."[10]
Stewart also started the Northern Arizona Food Bank, which is operated by his association and directed by Kerry Ketcum.[11][12]
Don Stewart's son, Brendon Stewart, is now holding his own revival meetings.[citation needed]
Books by Stewart
- Don Stewart and Daniel G. Amen, Healing:The Brain-Soul Connection Anxiety Depression ADD Don Stewart Association; 1st edition (December 21, 2007) ISBN 0980076005
- Josh McDowell and Don Stewart, Answers to Tough Questions About the Christian Faith Authentic Lifestyle (April 7, 2006) ISBN 1850786593
- Don Stewart, Only Believe Destiny Image P.O. Box 310 Shippensburg, PA 17257-0310 (1999) ISBN 1-56043-340-X
References
- ^ a b c d "Be Wary of Religious Charities That Avoid Financial Disclosure". Washington Post. Feb 14, 1993. Retrieved 2008-12-18.
- ^ "Power and Mercy: Don Stewart". The Word Network. 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-18.
- ^ a b "Finances, Fraud and False Teaching - The Troubled History of Don Stewart". Trinity Foundation. 2002. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
- ^ a b "Direct-market evangelist brings in millions lawyer says it all goes". Dallas Morning News. March 10, 1996. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
- ^ "Charity pitch requests cash but makes no promises". The Toronto Star. November 26, 1990.
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(help) - ^ Stephanie Balzer, "Church boss denies probe," The Business Journal, Oct. 17, 1997.
- ^ a b William M. Ringle Jr., "Church loses tax exempt status," The Business Journal, Sept. 22, 1997.
- ^ "Search for Charities, Online Version of Publication 78". IRS. 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
- ^ "Don Stewart Association". Better Business Bureau. 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
- ^ a b "White Preachers Born Again on Black Network; TV Evangelists Seek to Resurrect Ministries". Washington Post. Sep 3, 1998. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
- ^ "Ready for Winter" (PDF). Northern Arizona Food Bank. 2006. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
- ^ "Don Stewart Association (Northern Arizona Food Bank)". Manta. 2009. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
External links
- Don Stewart Ministries Official Website