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December 22, 2008
LifeWay Research and Executive Committee study CP
LifeWay Research and the SBC Executive Committee recently released results of their study on the Cooperative Program, particularly how it is preceived among Southern Baptist pastors.
The good news is that there is still a very positive view of the Cooperative Program and many believe it is an essential and vital part of Southern Baptists' ability to fulfill the Great Commission. Where the positive sentiment seems to breaksdown is in respect to allocation.
Stetzer explained, "Although the vast majority have a positive view of the Cooperative Program and a majority believe the funds are used efficiently, it is important to note that there is noticeable drop between those who 'strongly agree' that it is important the Cooperative Program be efficient and those who "strongly agree" it actually is efficient."
Stetzer invites Southern Baptist Pastors and church leaders to read the study and post their comments for further discussion in Cooperative Program Research and Your Opinion.
If you haven't reviewed the results of the study, please take a few moments to do so. This is afterall a conversation about a $200+ Billion dollar funding tool that drives nearly every aspect of our denomination as we know it today.
Posted by bstroup at December 22, 2008 10:46 AM
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