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Originally Posted by The Lemon
Wow...slow down Titus...not sure why you decided to attack me on this. I have been around on this forum awhile and have seen many discussions come around again and again.
I agree to accountability in finances...so we are on the same page there. To be honest, I have no idea what, if any, money my current pastor makes off of the church...I know he works a secular job. My little bit of experience is that most folks do not know and the pastors salary (if any) is not discussed....I have not seen it discussed in business meetings or otherwise...but like I said...that is just my experience...others here may have different experiences.
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Looking back at my post it is much snipey... so sorry!
Just to be clear...I am not asking that anyone reveal a dollar amount, even if they know it... Just whether or not any member even knows how church finances are handled and how a pastor is paid. I am of course using some big chruches as my examples where there is at least a certain percentage of folks who are doing well and money flows pretty freely with the belief that it is going to God's work... Or at least that is how I think most folks see it. Maybe some just want to build the nicest country club around but giving the benefit of the doubt.
I have to admit I have been a little uncomfortable giving upwards of $10K annualy and having to say I HAVE POSITIVELY NO IDEA WHERE THE MONEY GOES to my adult children who have degrees in business and finance... well... And then having pastors that live well beyond anything I could ever hope to afford with lavish vacations, vacation properties, supporting adult children, etc. has made me wonder if there is any accountability at all.
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