Five former leaders connected to Sean Feucht’s ministry efforts have publicly accused the Christian worship leader of grave ethical and financial violations.

In a joint statement, the group alleges long-standing organizational abuses, financial mismanagement, and personal misconduct, calling for Feucht’s immediate removal from leadership and a full independent investigation, Ministry Watch reported.

The statement, released jointly by Christy Gafford, Peter and Amanda Hartzell, Liam Bernard, and Richie Booth, outlines years of alleged moral, ethical, and leadership failures by Feucht in his ministries, particularly Burn 24/7, which he founded in 2006 to promote global worship events. The five individuals were involved in various leadership capacities during their time with Feucht’s organizations.

Among the accusations are claims of manipulation, dishonesty, emotional and spiritual abuse, and retaliatory behavior toward volunteers or staff who attempted to raise accountability issues. The leaders also accuse Feucht of failing to show remorse or demonstrate behavioral change despite multiple confrontations over the years.

On the financial front, the former leaders have raised sharp concerns about donation misuse, unexplained spending, and self-enrichment under the guise of ministry efforts. They claim Feucht used business funds for personal expenses and diverted donations to personal accounts.

Financial Disputes and Property Concerns Raised

Liam Bernard shared that he paid expenses for Burn 24/7 events, but was met with insults when he requested clarity around financial records. He said he ultimately exited the ministry after being criticized with politically charged language for asking questions.

Richie Booth reported that he witnessed questionable financial practices, including restricted access to credit card records and inaccuracies in donation reporting. These issues, he said, made transparency a consistent challenge within the organization.

Christy Gafford, who served until 2024 as global communications director, cited continuous leadership negligence and alleged mistreatment of unpaid volunteers. She also raised concerns about oversight failures that allowed these issues to persist for years.

Leaders Cite Specific Examples of Material Gain

In their statement, the five leaders list multiple properties under Feucht’s name or his ministry’s, including a nearly $1 million property in Washington, D.C., a $3.45 million parsonage in San Juan Capistrano, and a 40-acre Montana estate valued at over $1 million. Several other residences across California, Montana, and Pennsylvania were also noted.

The group raised specific concerns about ministry funds being used for personal real estate ventures. One cited example includes the Montana home, which was allegedly rented out for a board meeting using ministry resources.

According to data from The Trinity Foundation, Feucht previously sold a California property for $1.7 million in January. Accusers argue that such holdings point toward personal gain at odds with nonprofit objectives.

Declining Ratings Signal Rising Transparency Issues

Feucht’s financial activity has drawn wider scrutiny beyond these former leaders. The nonprofit watchdog MinistryWatch has issued several reports examining the financial practices of Feucht’s operations over the years.

MinistryWatch currently gives Sean Feucht Ministries an “F” in transparency, no stars for financial efficiency, and a strikingly low donor confidence score of 19 out of 100. The site recommends that potential donors withhold contributions.

The joint statement concurs with these findings, stating that the group affirms growing concerns over the organization's financial accountability and shifts in donor trust.

Past Public Appearances and Additional Controversies

In a separate matter, Feucht attended a pro-Israel rally at Columbia University in April 2024, where he delivered remarks about rising antisemitism and expressed Christian end-times beliefs. Speaking alongside Eric Metaxas and Pastor Russell Johnson, Feucht tied global events to religious prophecy.

In earlier controversies, Feucht led “worship protest” events during the COVID-19 pandemic in defiance of public health rules. Although later expert reviews acknowledged uncertainties around social distancing’s effectiveness, Feucht’s public gatherings stirred significant attention at the time.

Additionally, in 2021, Feucht’s Light a Candle Project brought in over $200,000 for Afghan relief, though it lacked a defined operational plan in the region and relevant logistical experience.

Statement Ends with Strong Call to Action

The statement closes by urging others not to financially support Feucht or partner with him in any work environment, whether paid or unpaid. The former leaders declare that they can no longer support his efforts based on what they witnessed over the years.

“Having witnessed firsthand what we have,” the statement reads, “we can no longer encourage any financial contributions to him and his endeavors.” They call upon others to consider the detailed evidence before offering any endorsement or participation.

Sean Feucht has not publicly addressed the specific allegations outlined in this statement. As of now, no confirmation of an independent investigation has been reported.