Megachurches Add Local Economy to Their Mission

Megachurches are starting business ventures and while encouraging local economics many question the role of secular development within the community and the tax issues associated with such entrepreneurial activities.

The New York Times analyzed the public records of 1,300 churches to learn more about business practices.

Full-text article by Diana B. Henriques and Andrew W. Lehren is available via The New York Times, 11.23.07.