84 Economic recovery and giving

“(Ventura, CA) One sure-fire indicator that the national economy is on the path to recovery is found in new survey data showing that Americans donated significantly more money to non-profit organizations in 2003 than they did in 2002. A new report from The Barna Group shows that giving to churches and to non-profit organizations of all types jumped in the past twelve months, with the average dollars donated to churches hitting the highest level since 2000.”

Whole story at www.barna.org.

Knowing the Good News doesn’t seem to open the wallets much wider, according to Barna Group. About 5% of all American households tithe their pre-tax income to churches and non-profits. “When the survey examined the behavior of born again adults – those who have made a significant personal commitment to Jesus Christ and who believe they will experience eternal life because of their confession of sins and acceptance of Jesus Christ as their savior – the outcome showed just 7% had tithed to their church.”