By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Most churchgoers say the Bible commands them to give. But their tithes don’t always go in the offering plate. Half of Protestant churchgoers say their tithes can go to a Christian ministry rather than a church. A third say tithes can go to help an individual in need. And more than a few (18 percent) say tithes can even go a secular … [Read more...]
Personal touch drives churchgoer giving
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn.— When it comes to charity, a personal touch works 10 times better than Facebook—at least for churchgoers. A new report from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found more than half of Protestant churchgoers say a personal connection inspired them to give money to a charity for the first time. Social media such as Facebook inspired only 4 … [Read more...]
