According to ABC News authorities have launched an investigation after cash and cheques were reportedly stolen from a safe at the Houston, Texas megachurch, led by Pastor Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria.
"We were heartbroken to learn today that funds were stolen from the church over the weekend," it said in a statement released on Lakewood Church's website Monday.
"We are working with the police to fully investigate the incident. The funds were fully insured, and we are working with our insurance to restore the stolen funds to the church."
The church has also encouraged its congregation to pay close attention to their accounts for any suspicious activity as credit card details written on donation envelopes were also stolen.
Over 40,000 people attend Lakewood Church's weekly services.