Episode 20: Should Churches Ask for Money?
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English - May 24, 2022 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MBChristianity Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture Personal Journals god stories christian interviews executive director christian organization digital strategies executive pastor online fundraising digital giving non profit founder Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Churches seem to have this unwritten rule. DON'T ask for money... "It's not Biblical. People with think bad about me, as a pastor! We met budget, we are doing fine. The Lord will give us exactly what He wants. "
Some churches have even removed the "passing of the plate" and have instituted giving boxes or only online giving opportunities.
But... is this even Biblical? It certainly isn't logical. on today's episode we will discuss should churches and pastors ask for money? And despite the negative feedback from people in the pews and in the streets, is it OK to talk about money from the pulpit?
What can be done to make pastors brave enough to discuss this taboo topic?