Robert H. Schuller

Robert H. Schuller is the founder of the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. On October 26, 2008, Schuller removed his son, Robert A. Schuller, as host of the Hour Of Power television show. Schuller had given his son, also known as Robert II, control of the church in January, 2006.LA Times: Rev. Robert H. Schuller ousts his son as 'Hour of Power' preacher (October 26, 2008)

On November 29, 2008, Robert H. Schuller's son resigned as senior pastor of the church only a month after his father had removed him as host for the syndicated Hour of Power program. Schuller's abrupt departure added to the church's recent troubles, which include a $5 million loss in revenues for 2008. Since his departure guest pastors have been filling in, which has many longtime members upset, some no longer donating to the church or leaving all together. Robert H. Schuller sent out a letter to those donors responsible for 30% of the church's revenues indicating the desperate need for financial help. He even hinted that Hour of Power may be unable to continue as a result of the monetary troubles.MSNBC: Family Spat Divides Televangelism Empire (January 31, 2009)

"It is no secret to any of you that my son, Robert, and I have been struggling as we each have different ideas as to the direction and the vision for this ministry. For this lack of shared vision and the jeopardy in which this is placing this entire ministry, it has become necessary for Robert and me to part ways."Los Angeles Times: Rev. Robert H. Schuller Ousts His son... (October 26, 2008)

• MSNBC: Family Spat Divides Televangelism Empire (January 31, 2009)