As retail stores hope the holiday shopping season gives their bottom line a lift, American Protestant pastors are less sure the economy is helping their congregation this year.
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Pastors Say 2018 Brought Economic Turnaround to Churches
Today, 8 in 10 Protestant pastors say the total offerings at their church this year are at or above last year’s levels, according to Lifeway Research.
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Churches Find Financial Footing as Economy Improves
Church collection plates were a little fuller last fall, according to Lifeway Research. About 40 percent of pastors say their churches received more offerings in 2017 than in 2016.
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Churches Continue to Face Budget Shortfalls
A third of Protestant senior pastors say their church’s giving was under budget in 2015, according to Lifeway Research. One in 5 saw their finances decline.
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Religion Dominates Charitable Giving but Not Growth
When Americans dig into their pockets to support a cause, religion is still their top choice, but other categories are gaining ground.
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5 Reasons to Consider E-giving
For churches that don’t know where to start with adding an e-giving option, and for churches that want to encourage greater e-giving, here are a few things to consider.
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