This is happening in too many places. What does this mean to the Body of Christ, to Church as we knew it? Church giving is off from 30-60%. When it gets to 50% that seems to be critical mass. Churches that made it at $500,000 a year don't at $250,000. If a tithe is about to walk out the door, what compromise is made? I know what I would say to this pastor. He needs a prophet he will hear for the future.

In God he trusts, but pastor needs cash for church

Steve Robledo was a newly ordained minister in search of a flock when he had what he calls a vision from God: He was to start his congregation in a grand church building for sale on the west side of Elgin, a brick and stone edifice with soaring stained-glass windows and dark wood pews.