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What if the Church Was Run Like the State of Illinois?
Orginally published on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 9:49 AM
by Todd Rhoades
Yesterday's news of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevish's arrest of allegedly requesting payoffs for Senator Obama's Senate appointment made me think... Boy, I'm sure glad America's churches aren't run like the state of Illinois. Otherwise we'd have a ton of churches and pastors giving preferential treatment and bending over backward for people in the church who give the most money.
Oh, snap!
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Post Your Comments:Todd, thanks for always pushing buttons! That’s good stuff!
OUCH!!
I read this and laughed hysterically! (two thumbs up)
My favorite part was picturing Todd in my head saying, “Oh, Snap!” There it is again. So funny.
That is already happening in some churches, albeit in a subtle way which makes me so angry!
Boom! Powerful point, my friend.
I’d have to agree with you too.
Well done, Todd!
Many would agree and yet still give preferential treatment.
This is why I think it’s good for pastors to NOT know how much people give.
That said, if someone gives a great amount of their time and energy to the church, and really are in tune to the mission and vision… Those are some of the people who should be listened to most closely, and they probably give the most.
Paradoxically, those who don’t give, are not engaged, and seem to simply be filling a pew should be listened to closely, too… in order to find a way for them to become the first group I described!
When someone complains to me I try to find out if they give. If they do not their complaints hold less weight. If you are not willing to invest one of the key things Jesus said gets in the way of your service to God, then you are not mature enough to complain constructively.
I have told some people to keep their giving or send it somewhere else because giving does not buy influence. However, most people I know who give are also maturing Christians.
As a Pastor, I do not want to know who gives what. It’s none of my business. Giving is between that person and God.
I need to be fair to all these people and minister to each of them, and I don’t want dollar signs rolling around in my head. It could cause me to play favorites, and that’s not cool.
I’m from this school of thought: minister to all, and let God deal with those who don’t give.
I was curious about this: how do pastors react to the type of tithing that took place between Acts 4 & 5, where things were laid at the Apostles’ feet, in clear view of everyone? There’s a part of me that wonders if this is more prescriptive or historical, especially with the strong anonymity preference used by many churches.
Thoughts?
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There are some churches that do experience this problem. It is good to be one of those who work the hardest, but you have to give the money givers credit too, because without their lofty donations a lot of things might not get done. This does not mean they should get special or preferential treatment. I feel sorry for the people of Illinois who evidently have had to deal with this sort of politics for a very long time.
Wow. That’s quite painful and absolutely hilarious at the same time!
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