Though my parents were not in 'ministry' they both served faithfully in SBC churches as I was growing up. A number of years ago when I was Pres of the NWBC I was asked to serve on the Committee on Committees (only a Baptist could define and describe a Committee to work on Committees). As names where share for election each person's church was identified. I was surprised to hear those making nominations boast about churches giving 4% or less through the CP. I was sitting with Bill Crews, our regional exec at the time. I leaned over to him and jokingly asked, I thought 10% was just the beginning point? He looked at me and said - for you and your church it is the beginning point!
I am disappointed at the leaders who continue to serve at national SBC levels whose churches 'boast' about giving 4% or even less through the CP. Makes me wonder if this year, the 100th anniversary, if we will celebrate it's success or mourn its passing?
Though my parents were not in 'ministry' they both served faithfully in SBC churches as I was growing up. A number of years ago when I was Pres of the NWBC I was asked to serve on the Committee on Committees (only a Baptist could define and describe a Committee to work on Committees). As names where share for election each person's church was identified. I was surprised to hear those making nominations boast about churches giving 4% or less through the CP. I was sitting with Bill Crews, our regional exec at the time. I leaned over to him and jokingly asked, I thought 10% was just the beginning point? He looked at me and said - for you and your church it is the beginning point!
I am disappointed at the leaders who continue to serve at national SBC levels whose churches 'boast' about giving 4% or even less through the CP. Makes me wonder if this year, the 100th anniversary, if we will celebrate it's success or mourn its passing?