Food For Thought 1/27/2023

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

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Total Giving Statistics And Average Individual Giving

Annual religious contributions in 1970s were estimated at over $14 billion. That includes 9.5 billion from Protestants, 3.7 billion from Catholics, and 847 million from Jews.

The total given to all charitable causes in America came to about $26.88 billion.

Each Protestant Christian in 1976 gave an average of $137.09. In 1966, it was $77.75. Counted in purchasing power of the dollar, the 1976 giving was about 50¢ higher.

An estimated 82¢ of each dollar given to the church stayed with the local congregation.

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About Roland Ledoux

Ordained minister (thus a servant). Called to encourage and inspire one another by teaching His Word, and through intercessory prayer for others, praying for those in need as well as the lost. I and my wife of 50+ years live in Delta, Colorado where the Lord has chosen to plant us in a beautiful church home.

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2 Responses to Food For Thought 1/27/2023

Roland Ledoux says:

January 28, 2023 at 6:03 pm

Oh I agree and that’s the point. God’s children need to give generously AND cheerfully what the Lord lays on their hearts. The statistics show me that many aren’t truly listening to that “still small voice” of the Lords. God Bless Sister Kathy!

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atimetoshare.me says:

January 27, 2023 at 7:31 am

The statistics are interesting, but I don’t think God is interested in them. He wants us to give from our hearts.

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