How Democratic Pastor Adam Hamilton Built Wealth Through His Megachurch

Democratic megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton has spent his U.S. Senate campaign in Kansas criticizing billionaires and special interests. But his financial disclosure lists a net worth of as much as $20 million and shows that he receives a salary from the Church of the Resurrection worth more than twice the pay of a U.S. senator.

Hamilton’s campaign website declares that “we need to get their influence out of politics.” At the same time, he earns $394,239 from the church he founded with his wife. Kansas’ median household income is $75,514.

Beyond his substantial church salary, Hamilton owns a vacation home in the Lake of the Ozarks resort area of Missouri valued at nearly $1 million. He also has a primary residence in Stilwell reportedly worth $1.4 million.

Hamilton’s income also includes $417,372.70 in publishing royalties from United Methodist Publishing House, according to his financial disclosure.

By late September, Hamilton’s record of controversial sermons, the church’s activities and his ties to national Democrats had drawn increased attention as polling showed the Kansas Senate race tightening.

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Under Hamilton’s leadership, the Church of the Resurrection partnered with Kansas City PrideFest to sponsor a “Drag Queen Story Time & Gay Pride Festival.” Images identified the church as a 2025 PrideFest sponsor and appeared alongside material promoting PrideFest’s “Youth & Teen Tents.” The programming included stage performances, free books, story time, arts and crafts, and other activities, according to previous reporting by – News.

Hamilton also donated to Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign and served on an Obama-era council that recommended broadening eligibility for commutations and presidential pardons.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to host a rally Monday in support of Republican Sen. Roger Marshall near the state capital of Wichita. An Insider Advantage survey released on Oct. 15 showed Marshall leading Hamilton by one percentage point, with 48% of the state’s vote compared with Hamilton’s 47%.

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