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Well, if I were the rich one in the equation, here is what I would do.
1.) Pay off the mortgage on the church and any other debt.
2.) Pay off the mortgage on the pastor's current house.
3.) Continue to give as the Lord has blessed me so that the church can pay its bills, fund outreach, etc. and the pastor and his family have a comfortable, not extravagant lifestyle.
4.) Give to other churches, missionaries, ministries as God would lead me.
But, I don't believe in tithing, per se. I believe in giving as the Lord has blessed.
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