Pastor Hank Kunneman wants a “travel the world fund” to cover private air travel. He told supporters they could give any amount, framing it as fuel for the ministry. Kunneman leads Lord of Hosts Church in Omaha and runs One Voice Ministries. He said airline chaos disrupts his work, so private flights would keep him moving. The travel-the-world fund would, in his view, protect his schedule and expand his reach.
Delays, Deadlines, and a Charter Decision
Kunneman traced the appeal to a long travel delay on a commercial trip to Boise, Idaho. He said the disruption squeezed commitments and threatened his return to church services. He told congregants he cannot be “stuck in an airport somewhere” with his responsibilities. So he said he chartered a private jet to make the meeting. He described the expense as steep, but he said urgency forced the choice.
Prophecy, Politics, and a Bible Verse
Kunneman appears often on “Flashpoint,” and he is linked to “Trump prophets” who pushed claims that the 2020 election was stolen. He cast his travel plans as part of fighting for families and for the country. He also pointed to Mark 3:9, and he argued that Jesus planned logistics to manage crowds. Kunneman said that kind of planning supports his case for private travel. He added that others predicted his ministry would one day use a jet.
A Step Toward Owning a Plane
Brenda Kunneman told the church that Kenneth Copeland once suggested their days of commercial flying would end. She called chartering costly, but she treated it as a bridge toward an aircraft. She said private travel would help keep her husband home on Sundays. Kunneman did not set a fundraising goal or timeline, but he urged voluntary donations. The travel-the-world fund, he implied, could become a recurring need.
Scrutiny, Comparisons, and Competing Views
Debates over private aircraft by high-profile religious leaders keep resurfacing, and Kunneman now joins that spotlight. Similar appeals drew heat when Creflo Dollar and Jesse Duplantis sought millions for jets. Ministry watchdog Barry Bowen of Trinity Foundation said donors deserve clarity on how any restricted gifts get used. Supporters say private flights accommodate demanding schedules and broaden the ministry’s impact, but critics say the optics and priorities look wrong, especially when funds could serve other needs.
Pastor and self-described prophet Hank Kunneman seeks ‘travel fund’ to buy ministry jet
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