Hillsong Leader Brian Houston Interviewed

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

hmmm... not sure how that might be figured, but the leadership in a church of 600 is not singular either.

Divide by four equals 150 families, aveage family income of 50k, so aveage tithe of 5K equals $750,000. 500K for senior, 250K for staff. Of course, offerings and special offerings bring the total much higher.

This is very broad generalization, but is not usual, in my opinion.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by crakjak

Divide by four equals 150 families, aveage family income of 50k, so aveage tithe of 5K equals $750,000. 500K for senior, 250K for staff. Of courage, offerings and special offerings bring the total much higher.

This is very broad generalization, but is not usual, in my opinion.

I would question whether one in four are gainfully employed, given children, elderly retired and unemployed.

I would also seriously doubt more than half of employed constituents actually give "tithe" in any given church.

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

I would question whether one in four are gainfully employed, given children, elderly retired and unemployed.

I would also seriously doubt more than half of employed constituents actually give "tithe" in any given church.

In leader centric churches I believe in would be much higher, and the 50K aveage family income may be very low, especially in metro areas such as Dallas and Houston.

The church I attend has maybe 450-500 members and the annual budget it 800K, and this church does not pass the plate. You have to intentionally give, in the collection boxes at the entrances. Of course there the occasional teaching about giving, but it is very low key, very respectful.

You make several very good points, and may very well be true in many churches.