Compared to 2008, has your church’s income in 2009:
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Compared to 2008, has your church’s income in 2009:
Increased Votes: 7
Held steady Votes: 6
Decreased Votes: 9
http://blog.beliefnet.com/news/2009/10/congregations-keep-on-giving-d.p…] Congregations Keep on Giving, Despite the Recession
National poll of 1,500 congregations surveyed:
National poll of 1,500 congregations surveyed:
- Increased (37 percent)
- Held steady (34 percent)
- Decreased (30 percent)
From last year to this year, we have been able to cut the budget 17 % but our giving has dropped 23%. Our attendance has held, and even picked up but the recession is hitting us pretty hard.
Roger Carlson, Pastor Berean Baptist Church
We were concerned at the beginning of the year. However, we have held steady this year. God continues to supply.
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