Thursday, May 31, 2018, 18:34 by Press Association

'God told me I should have a $54 million private jet' - televangelist

TV preacher already has three others

A prosperity gospel televangelist is asking disciples to "pray about becoming a partner" to his mission of obtaining a $54 million private jet.

The Louisiana-based ministry of Jesse Duplantis has already paid cash for three other private planes, but he says God told him: "I want you to believe in me for a Falcon 7X."

Mr Duplantis says the three-engine plane would allow the ministry to fly "anywhere in the world in one stop", reducing fuel costs while maintaining a global reach.

He added that Jesus Christ "wouldn't be riding a donkey today, he'd be in a plane flying all over the world".