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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I note that listing pledge amounts is gentle extortion btw.[/quote] It's really, really not. Pledges are a planning tool. Most non-Catholic churches do not get any diocesan support, and in fact usually have to donate (sometimes tithe) to the diocese. Pledges allow churches to know whether they can hire in the upcoming year (or at least maintain current staff); whether they can tackle that big maintenance project they've probably been putting off for a few years; whether they can increase their missions work in their community or around the world. Our church estimates that, based on our current membership, that it costs about $4K per family to have the staff and buildings that we have. Some people can contribute more, offsetting the people who can contribute less. $4-5K annually is normal, and a small percentage of income in this area.[/quote]
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