2007-12-17 06:38:45 · 39 answers · asked by jlau_hn 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He needs a new car?
2007-12-17 06:41:55 · answer #1 · answered by tuyet n 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like you're pastor is looking for a raise. Okay that's cynical...It sounds like the congregation isn't giving as much as it had in previous years and church programs may/might be suffering as a result of diminished giving...Nah, that's not it...Pastor wants a raise...
It's important for your Pastor to not forget the financial circumstances of his parishioners...give what you can afford without it impacting your life to the point of poverty...In other words you can be comfortable and still have a bit to spare. Giving is a choice and privilege...remind your pastor not to abuse that privilege in terms of asking for more. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
2007-12-17 06:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by thebigm57 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
our pastor always says that but our church always comes out good the old people are usually the biggest contributers so unless you are old then prob. dont worry about it much because our pastor preaches this about every few months
2007-12-17 06:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by Hoover5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And people wonder why atheists see religions as scams.
Yes I know they do SOME good work, but you never really get a chance to actually look at the books, do you? I'd bet in most curches, things don't quite add up.
2007-12-17 06:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by rbc_commish 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the pastor is talking money on the pulpit you should leave. I am jewish but I have heard the stories of Jesus and he was really angry when people were playing with money in his church.
2007-12-17 06:43:32 · answer #5 · answered by HALLALJPAA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally?
I would call him on his ideas regarding stewardship. If he is on the correct line of thought, then I reckon I'd look to see if there's validity in his judgment against me.
When once you understand stewardship, there's never any doubt how much to give. The hard part is figuring out what you really need to keep!
2007-12-17 07:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the pastor should keep his opinions to himself.
2007-12-17 06:54:11 · answer #7 · answered by Godless AM™ VT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't that figure....
the money is SUPPOSED to go to the church, to support things like sunday school, and new bibles... but, unfortunately, in reality, it goes to the pastor... he must need a new washing machine or something... shame, really.
2007-12-17 06:44:46 · answer #8 · answered by Silver Thunderbird 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Has the pastor lost interest in the Lexus and now want a Benz ?
Seriously though , God doesn't need money.
It is as simple as that.
For more Bible based info please feel free to email me.
2007-12-17 07:02:32 · answer #9 · answered by I♥U 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its time to fire the pastor and gret a new one. He's only in it for your money.
2007-12-17 07:39:02 · answer #10 · answered by paula r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pastor has kids that need orthodontic work done and needs someone to pay for it.
2007-12-17 06:55:33 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋