BREAKING NEWS: Pastor Bill Winston Donates Entire $1.8 Million Bonus and Endorsement Deal to Charity and Homeless Initiatives
In a powerful demonstration of faith in action, Pastor Bill Winston, founder and senior pastor of Living Word Christian Center in Forest Park, Illinois, has made headlines by donating his entire $1.8 million bonus and recent endorsement deal earnings to charity and homeless outreach programs.
The donation, announced in a press release from Winston Ministries earlier today, will be distributed across several initiatives, including emergency housing projects, food distribution centers, and educational scholarships for underserved communities. A large portion will also support “Joseph Business School” scholarships, helping disadvantaged individuals access entrepreneurial training.
“This is not just a gift — it’s a calling,” Pastor Winston said during Sunday’s service. “I’ve been blessed to receive much, but that blessing carries a responsibility: to lift others, to restore dignity, and to be the hands and feet of Christ where the need is greatest.”
The generous act stems from a lucrative endorsement deal Winston recently signed with a faith-based publishing and media network, which planned to use his teachings and leadership strategies in a global leadership campaign. Rather than keeping the funds, he chose to channel every cent into missions aligned with his vision of economic empowerment and kingdom advancement.
Community leaders and faith-based organizations across the country have praised Winston’s selflessness. “He doesn’t just preach prosperity — he practices purpose,” said one Chicago nonprofit leader.
In a world often filled with superficial gestures, Pastor Bill Winston’s donation stands as a resounding example of servant leadership — using influence not for personal gain, but for lasting transformation. As the ripple effects of his generosity spread, thousands of lives are expected to benefit from this bold and heartfelt move.
