- Do you believe that it’s wrong for churches not to publicly display how all the tithes and offerings were allocated throughout the year?
- Is there any scriptures in God’s word that supports your reasoning?
- Why do you think some churches do not show how the money was used?
Church Stewardship & Tithing Report
Wise council about Church stewardship, Christian finances, sacrificial giving, and the tithe debate
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YES! YES! YES!
Of course churches should open the books for the givers (specifically) and the public (generally) to see where the money goes. Why would they not want to share where they put the ministry money to good use? Unless they’re stealing it or using it to grow the pastors own bank account, of course.
Luke 16:1-13 records Jesus’ parable of the unjust steward, and the punishment for financial mismanagement. Since these “ministries” are so quick to claim tax free status (like the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and others), then they should be held to the same accounting standards (and punishments) of those organizations as well.
Speaking Truth’s last blog post..Ahhh, Now I Know Why…
Should church financial budgets be made public? My answer is a whole hearted YES. I mean, when should the church ever not exercise full transparency with the very people who are funding it? I recently ASKED this question to my church and after coming up with several excuses as to why they don’t have one the tables got turned and I was told that if I don’t trust current church leadership I should join a church where I can. I have become quite disenchanted with the “seeker friendly” churchs that want you to some how “buy in” to their dream…oh yea, that dream comes with a price tag–tithing!! I am sadened that Pastors aren’t willing to hit the so called pause button and listen to God to see if this is in-line with HIS will. But as long as people are coming to see the show on Sunday they can justify the dream that the pastor holds, and do it without asking ANY questions. To say the least we are in the process of looking for another church. Heck, it might be that we simply DO church in our home. I’ll support the local homeless pantry with our giving…at least I know it will be going to the very cause that Jesus mentioned in Matt 6.
Of course, the church is a non-profit organization and the church budget must presented to the public if ever asked to do so. The church can’t be doing under the table money stuffs that are not right anyways.