News 12 Investigates: Church-owned luxury estate prompts call for financial transparency

GREENVILLE, Pitt County — $143 billion dollars. That's how much money Americans gave to churches in 2022, according to research group "Giving USA." It's more cash than what was donated to education and human services combined. How is the money spent by church leaders? Also, what happens to the dollars you put in the offering plate? Multiple people have spoken with the News 12 Investigates Team asking these questions and raising concerns about a new mega mansion with ties to a church in Greenville.