(SRN NEWS) – A new poll from Life Way Research reveals that 66% of Protestant pastors say the general economic condition of the country is negatively impacting their congregation — the largest percentage to say this since 2011. About one-third of clergymen say their church didn’t make their budget this year for lack of giving and 50% say […]
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The economy is taking its toll on America’s churches
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(SRN NEWS) – A new poll from Life Way Research reveals that 66% of Protestant pastors say the general economic condition of the country is negatively impacting their congregation — the largest percentage to say this since 2011.
About one-third of clergymen say their church didn’t make their budget this year for lack of giving and 50% say they just managed to break even.
Only 16% of Protestant pastors say giving from their congregation exceeded its needs this year.