Pandemic boosted resilience, hurt financial health of Black churches, says US report
United StatesRNS Black majority congregations in the US, known for their high levels of community outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic, have remained the most stable in combined attendance – in person and online – compared with multi-racial and white majority congregations. But they are also facing the greatest monetary struggles, with 34 per cent reporting […]
More US Protestant pastors say the economy is hurting their churches – poll
RNS A new survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors finds that half are concerned the economy is hurting their churches. The survey from Lifeway, the publishing arm of the Southern Baptist Convention, also found that most pastors say congregational giving is in line with the previous year. In the survey, 52 per cent said the economy was […]
Lifestory: Dan Busby, longest-serving president of US evangelical financial watchdog, dies at 81
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, reports on the life of Dan Busby, president of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, who died last week at the age of 81…
Top Kenyan banker urges Uganda’s Anglican bishops to build sustainability amidst financial challenges caused by COVID-19
Mukono, Uganda The leadership of the Anglican Church of Uganda must work tirelessly to build a financially sustainable church or watch the institution die as others have in the wake of COVID-19, according to James Mwangi, CEO of Nairobi-based Equity Group Holdings. Speaking as the guest of honour during the five day 26th Provincial Assembly of the […]
AME Zion leader Staccato Powell removed as bishop after facing financial accusations
RNS A prominent African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church leader has been removed from the ranks of bishop after being found guilty in a church trial for mishandling millions of dollars in transactions related to congregations. Staccato Powell, who was the bishop of the denomination’s Western Episcopal District, had been suspended until the time of his […]
“Buildings are closed but churches are open”: UK churches see lift in interest during coronavirus lockdown
DAVID ADAMS speaks with Peter Lynas, director of the Evangelical Alliance UK, about a new report looking how how British churches have fared during the coronavirus pandemic…
Essay: Empty pews take a financial toll on many US congregations
In an article first published on The Conversation, US academics DAVID KING, BRAD R FULTON, and CHRIS MUNN look at the impact on church finances and the difference collection practices can make…