Half of pastors see negative economic impact for church
After a few years of economic optimism, pastors say the 2020 economy is hurting their congregation.
After a few years of economic optimism, pastors say the 2020 economy is hurting their congregation.
Current personnel at national WMU stands at approximately 40 staff members.
“In [2019] we made cuts, but our cash position didn’t improve.”
“In these actions … we’re asking for your support …”
“We’re projecting it’s going to lose about $1.1 million this year.”
“Thorns and thistles means more to me than it does y’all.”
Photo courtesy of Google Maps By Julie Walters BIRMINGHAM — In response to a decline in sales due to COVID-19, national WMU announced Aug. 5 it is offering a voluntary retirement plan to staff. “We have worked incredibly hard over the past several years to ‘right size’ our organization based on revenue projections,” said Sandy […]
Over the past seven years the camp has seen deficit spending reaching $2 million.
This interesting and unprecedented time has given us a great opportunity for ministry.
“We have exhausted every avenue …”
“This was a painful decision.”
“Churches and pastors have options available to them depending on their own situations and convictions.”