televangelism
/ˌtɛləˈvændʒəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- The practice of spreading Christian religious messages through television broadcasts.
- Many people donate money to support televangelism programs around the world.
- Televangelism grew rapidly in the 1980s with the rise of cable TV.
- Critics argue that televangelism sometimes focuses too much on fundraising.