appeared at the crystal cathedral, these animals won t be taking part in the annual pageant. it is upsetting that a family representing the lord is mismanaging funds and not stepping up to the plate. reporter: the official explanation for the bankruptcy is the bad economy has taken its toll on the church s support base. never before in the history of the country have so many churches been in bankruptcy. reporter: insiders, including dr. schuller s son, robert a. schuller, tell a different story. i think if i was the leader there it would be a different story. reporter: robert a. had been groomed for years to succeed his father. his tenure lasted barely two years until his sisters and brothers-in-law forced him out. they said my sermons weren t adequate for the hour of power the then by october they said i