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December 1, 2008
Barna research indicates churches will lose billions in Q4
The Barna Group released a study today that attempts to quantify the impact the economy will have on church giving.
Here are some notable statistics to consider:
- In total, one out of every five households (20%) has decreased its giving to churches or other religious centers.
Among people who have decreased giving to churches and religious centers, 19% dropped their giving by as much as 20%, 5% decreased their generosity by 21% to 49%, 17% reduced their giving by half, and 11% sliced their provision by more than half. In addition, 22% said they had stopped their giving altogether.
Among those who attend a Christian church, the survey found that one-third (35%) said their church had offered a special talk about the financial situation and ways to respond to it.
The average church can expect to see its revenues dip about 4% to 6% lower than would have been expected without the economic turmoil.
Given the shock value of this study, we'll be spending the week discussing its implications and how the church can prepare not just to survive but thrive in the midst of unfavorable economic conditions.
Posted by bstroup at December 1, 2008 9:13 AM
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