Why pastors are reluctant to deal with financial issues

  • Insufficient knowledge, not taught in seminary
  • Don’t want to offend people
  • Concerned with self-image
  • No expertise
  • Don't want to be perceived as "greedy televangelist" types
  • View their ministry as "spiritual" and above material matters
  • Have other issues that are more important to them
  • Don't feel a sense of urgency or real need for the funds
  • Don't understand the relationship between ministry and money
  • Feel that giving is personal and should be left to the individual

(Adapted from Aubrey Malpurs, Advanced Strategic Planning)