BREAKING NEWS: Pastor Bill Winston Donates Entire \$1.8 Million Bonus and Endorsement Contract to Charities and Homelessness Support Organizations**
In a powerful act of generosity and faith-driven leadership, **Pastor Bill Winston**, founder and senior pastor of Living Word Christian Center in Forest Park, Illinois, has announced that he will **donate his entire \$1.8 million annual bonus and endorsement contract earnings** to charitable organizations and homelessness support initiatives across the United States.
The announcement, made during a special Sunday service and streamed live to thousands of viewers around the globe, was met with standing ovations and emotional responses from the congregation and online community. Winston, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot turned pastor, entrepreneur, and best-selling author, emphasized that the decision was a direct response to what he called “a divine calling to uplift the most vulnerable.”
“This is not just a gift—it’s an assignment,” Winston said. “We are called not only to preach the Gospel but to *live* it. If I am blessed, it is not to increase my comfort but to expand the reach of God’s love to those who need it most.”
The \$1.8 million sum includes Winston’s yearly ministry bonus and proceeds from multiple endorsement deals tied to his business ventures, speaking engagements, and published works. According to sources close to the ministry, the funds will be distributed among several key areas:
* **Homelessness intervention programs** in major urban centers including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta
* **Faith-based housing projects** designed to provide transitional shelters for families in crisis
* **Feeding initiatives and mobile health clinics** organized in partnership with other national ministries
* **Scholarship funds** for underprivileged youth pursuing ministry or entrepreneurial training
Pastor Winston’s donation comes at a time when homelessness has risen sharply in many American cities due to economic pressures, housing shortages, and the lingering effects of the pandemic. His contribution is being hailed by religious leaders and civic officials alike as a model for faith-based community impact.
“Pastor Winston’s actions exemplify what servant leadership looks like,” said Bishop T.D. Jakes in a public statement. “He is not only talking about transformation—he’s investing in it.”
Social media erupted with praise following the announcement. “This is what the church *should* be doing,” one Twitter user posted. “Faith in action.”
This isn’t the first time Winston has taken bold financial steps in the name of ministry. Over the years, he has spearheaded initiatives through the **Joseph Business School** and **Bill Winston Ministries** that support economic development, leadership training, and prison outreach programs.
Still, this latest gesture marks one of his most significant personal financial commitments to date, underscoring his message that wealth is a tool for Kingdom purpose, not personal gain.
As Winston concluded his remarks on Sunday, he reminded his audience, “You can’t out-give God. When you give with your heart, He multiplies it beyond imagination.
