I honestly have no idea whether the "ten percent rule" is still binding, but for me it is a helpful standard regardless because it seems to be just the right amount to allow giving while not breaking the bank. .... Pastor, is that the first fruit? is that after taxes? is that after the mortgage payment? is that after the mortgage payment, boat payment, and payment for the new cars? is that after all those and the family vacation to Disney World? ... you know pastor, ...
I give my church money monthly by direct debit from a bank account. It is, I believe, their preferred way to receive money. T W Hopper Member, Presbyterian Reformed Church Currently between churches since PRC closed here .... Since some of these churches look like the inside of a mall or hotel to begin with, having a kiosk isn't too big of a stretch... Actually, the only real problem I would have is the cost-to-process. The person is giving X amount of money to the church ...
In reality, nearly all Americans either invest their savings by purchasing financial assets such as stocks and bonds (which finances business investment), or by purchasing non-financial assets such as real estate and collectibles, ...