Inflation in America: Churches Report Decrease in Giving

From the grocery checkout line to the gas pump and now the church pew, Americans are closely watching what they spend and it's putting some churches in a bind.
"Churches are in some instances struggling," Robert Blair with Ministry Brands told CBN News. "They're not keeping up with inflation. Donations are down. In some instances, attendance is down."
Ministry Brands' latest study shows charitable giving in 2023 failed to keep up with inflation, with 55 percent of churches seeing a decrease in giving. This hit smallest churches the hardest, with only 36 percent reporting an increase. On top of that, cash and check donations dropped for 33 percent of all churches included in the study.
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[@dawnearles0727]

God is not out of money. Follow God and he will provide.

[@anonymous5762]

People are financially having a rough time getting by right now, it’s becoming much harder for many more people unfortunately… ☹️

[@sherrynsnyder1583]

There are too many church scandals for me..

[@henkmagnetic3103]

Jerry Falwell Jr. and wife still the best of late. Such pious Christian people.

[@anonymous5762]

I can understand your concerns, maybe a transparent and evangelizing ministry like samaritans purse would be an excellent option The public disclose their tax records with spending expenditures. Pretty effective ministry if you haven’t quite found a church you trust yet

[@101sexyhunter]

Our God indeed is a covenant keeping God. Has he said a thing and not perform it? I watch how things unfold in my life, from penury to $155,000 every three months and I can only praise him and trust him more. Hallelujah🙌🏻❤️

[@mhuppert2010]

Hello how do you make such monthly?? I'm a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down 🤦of myself because of low finance but I still believe in God 🙏.

[@101sexyhunter]

Thanks to my co-worker whom God used to give a great opportunity of crossing paths with 'Mrs CHRISTINE EVELYN MACKIE'.

[@101sexyhunter]

She's a licensed broker here in the states 🇺🇸 and finance advisor.

[@101sexyhunter]

After I raised up to 525k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸 also paid for my son's surgery (Oscar). Glory to God.shalom.

[@ebrack0186]

I've always wanted to be involved for a long time but the volatility in the price has been very confusing to me. Although I have watched a lot of KZbin videos about it but I still find it hard to understand.

[@sonflower1118]

I dont understand how to give on-line safely that doesnt risk my bank information. The scan code etc. How does that even work on my cell phone. Us older folks are not taught electronic banking.

[@chrisrk2666]

Credit cards add a level of safety for sure.

[@DouglasFrinkle]

Don’t stop giving ❗️

[@woodygermanshepherd8298]

These churches preach trust God for your needs and to give money but does the church leaders trust God too?

[@FouadKamou-j8e]

I hope you get all you need Thank GOD Amen Hallelujah Perfect Love

[@CBNnewsonline]

God shall supply all of our needs (Philippians 4:19). Be blessed, friend!'

[@AlbrightJamesD]

Check out and compare the state of the New Testament Church in Orange, NJ, which teaches it's members to give the amount and to whom Jesus tells them, with the churches that operate in the flesh and include an offering in every service. The Orange NJ church has a seminary on the premises that operates the same way. Their students rely on Jesus to keep them in the seminary and I heard a testimony of how Jesus's Spirit told a member of the church to buy and give clothing to a particular student who was praying for the clothing. This church is known for their faith and experiencing other miracles, including one member suffering from a severe toothache being healed miraculously. These believers were a good example for me to learn from.

[@privatepilot4064]

Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the GIFT of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Romans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” 2 Corinthians 11:3 “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” Salvation is so simple, even a child can understand it. It is simply believing with your whole heart that Jesus’ Sacrifice on Calvary was the total and complete payment for your sin. Plus nothing, minus nothing. Jesus will take you just as you are, sin and all. He came for sinners. You don’t have to change because He will change you. Hebrews 2:3 “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;” So really, what have you got to lose?

[@user-hp3em2yb7n]

Shalom

[@David-yb1vr]

The people in the church should be more humble and not drive $100,000 vehicles it's ridiculous! The people that run churches are nothing but money hungry!! I thought you were about God not$$$😂😂😂

[@henkmagnetic3103]

Amen.

[@Mark-ye9pi]

A lot of spirit-filled churches need to implement capital campaigns to make sure the doors stay open. A 30-40yr building fund plan will not work in this economy.

[@unknown22222]

Not a marketplace.

[@flamingofan5411]

Do a home fellowship like 1 Corinthians 14:26. No need for an expensive building or head pastor.

[@alfredovillaflor7059]

KOJC church of PACQ CONGREGATION’s income is longer thesame

[@brandontuck2725]

Luke warm Christians need love too

[@martinhumble]

Great.

[@morrisritchie8125]

Who can afford to tithe?

[@joan9947]

Blessed are the givers God will repay them much more than they gave. I know. It's true

[@henkmagnetic3103]

@@joan9947 - Yes, the Lord only wants your love. Cold hard cash is not mandatory.

[@christopherk140]

Church does nothing for me anymore. Not much interaction not much God….

[@IamTheRealZODIAC]

Believe the science. You are a monkey, brought into existence from asteroids colliding with each other. 🍌

[@lornachavis7276]

Look for another part of the Body. Lots of Churches. 🙏🏼💞🙌🙌🙌

[@anonymous5762]

Pray, read the Bible and tell God how you have been struggling with feeling distant and you want to reconnect

[@bijurajendran3836]

Islam will rule this inflation

[@albertangeloro5832]

what great news, thanks i hope attendance is also down.

[@joan9947]

Why do you say such a sad thing just because you think you can live without God and the church people and blessing many wouldn't want to live without God's word and the love of Christian people 😢

[@albertangeloro5832]

@@joan9947 bless you...i was tortured, beaten & humiliated by Nuns in Catholic School as a child. the Nuns are seen as "Godly" we all can love God & reject religion.

[@henkmagnetic3103]

@@albertangeloro5832 - Fornicating priests and pregnant nuns. You hit the nail on the head. Love thy Lord.

[@anonymous5762]

@@albertangeloro5832not all churches are bad, just takes seeking out the right fit Give different churches a chance until you find a good one

[@End_Illegal_Apartheid_israhell]

oh