Religious donations dropped nearly $2 billion last year, reversing a years-long trend of steady growth, according to the Giving USA Foundation’s annual report on philanthropy.
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Churchgoers Say Gifts to Charity, Needy Count as Tithing
Most Protestant churchgoers believe that giving 10 percent of their income is a biblical requirement they should follow but they define the practice of tithing in a variety of ways, a new survey shows.
Texas Church Pays Off over $10 Million Medical Debt in Easter Gift to Local Families
A Texas megachurch put actions to their faith this Easter season by paying off the medical bills of over 4,000 families in the community.
Maryland Church Gives Away 5 Cars: We Want to Be 'Outrageously Generous,' Says Pastor
A Maryland church gave five used cars to raffle winners at the church this past weekend.
Young Boy Gives up Xbox to Buy Blankets for Homeless This Christmas
Nine-year-old Mikah Frye from Beachwood, Ohio knows that Christmas is truly more about giving than receiving.
Studies Show Volunteering and Giving Improves Your Physical Health
Research is showing that volunteering and giving back, in addition to helping others, is actually beneficial for your own physical wellbeing.
Strong Link Found between Worship Attendance and Religious Giving
The more frequently a household attends worship services, the more likely its members donate to religious institutions, and give generously, new research shows.
Texans’ Rookie Quarterback Gives First Paycheck to Cafeteria Workers
Rookie quarterback of the Houston Texans Deshaun Watson did something very selfless with his first NFL paycheck: he gave the money to the women who work at the team’s cafeteria.
Your Tithe Doesn’t Have to Go to Your Church, Say Evangelical Leaders
It’s OK if you want to give part of your tithe to somewhere other than your church, the National Association of Evangelicals said.
