Eyebrow-Raising Facts About Church Tithing That Clearly Defines The Generosity Gap

church tithing defines generosity gap
Resources Work by Kenny Jahng1 Comment on Eyebrow-Raising Facts About Church Tithing That Clearly Defines The Generosity Gap

Eyebrow-Raising Facts About Church Tithing That Clearly Defines The Generosity Gap

Giving is one of the most sensitive topics in churches today if not taught and communicated in an appropriate away. Some of the people in the congregation may not fully understand it and even fight about it, thus, resulting in a Generosity Gap.

The Generosity Gap is a state where a community’s giving is unfocused and leads to a lack of consistent tithing and giving across the community.

And this could be alarming especially to churches who don’t have a solid foundation of financial support. How can churches continue to make an impact and difference in the world if the amount of funds received are limiting ministry potential? It’s really a continuous struggle for many churches.

Here are a few but very alarming statistics about church tithing that clearly defines the Generosity Gap:

Dress to Kill

Tithers make up only 10-25 percent of a normal congregation. (Christianity Today) Share on X Only 5% tithe, and 80% of Americans only give 2% of their income. (Church Development) Share on X Christians are giving at 2.5% of income; during the Great Depression it was 3.3%. (ChurchLeaders) Share on X Only 3-5% of Americans who give to their local church do so through regular tithing. (HRF) Share on X When surveyed, 17% of Americans state that they regularly tithe. (HRF) Share on X For Christian families making less than $20k/yr, 8% of them gave at least 10% in tithing. (HRF) Share on X For families making $75k+, the church tithing figure drops to just 1%. (HRF) Share on X 3 out of 4 people who don’t go to church make donations to nonprofit organizations. (HRF) Share on X The average giving by adults who attend US Protestant churches is about $17 a week. (HRF) Share on X 37% of regular church attendees and Evangelicals don't give money to church. (HRF) Share on X 17% of American families have reduced the amount that they give to their local church. (HRF) Share on X 7% of churchgoers have dropped regular giving by 20% or more. (HRF) Share on X About 10 million tithers in the US donate $50 billion yearly to church & non-profits. (HRF) Share on X 77% of those who tithe give 11%–20% or more of their income, far more than the baseline of 10% (HRF) Share on X 7 out of 10 tithers do so based on their gross and not their net income. (HRF) Share on X

As a church leader, you already know the benefits of tithing and the promised blessings behind it. How then do we close this Generosity Gap?

Kenny Jahng is a content marketing advisor and communications strategist who helps nonprofit, cause-driven and faith-based organizations / churches. You can connect with Kenny on Twitter @kennyjahng
Website https://www.kennyjahng.com

One thought on “Eyebrow-Raising Facts About Church Tithing That Clearly Defines The Generosity Gap”

  1. Pingback: The Depths of Financial Freedom - Higher Power Living LLC.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Posts

Work

The Most Dangerous Business Advantage Isn’t What You Think

Most founders obsess over technology. Over funding. Over growth tactics. But they’re all WRONG. Because the most dangerous business advantage isn’t what you think… It’s invisible asymmetries. Every significant business opportunity begins where the disproportionate segment of incumbents and competitors believe, can’t see, or misunderstand entirely, while you do. And this changes everything. . . […]

Resources StoryBrand

StoryBrand 2.0: Donald Miller’s Updated Book Published January 2025

Clear communication is a game-changer, especially for pastors, nonprofit leaders, and ministry staff. Whether you’re leading a congregation, managing a nonprofit, or running church communications, you know how important it is to connect with your audience. That’s where Donald Miller’s Building a StoryBrand comes in. Now, he’s back with an updated and expanded version—Building a […]

#ARTofEngagement ART of Engagement Work

Why Every Church Needs a Content Marketing Funnel

Imagine you’re standing on a stage, speaking to a room filled with people eager to hear your message. Now think about how different the scenario is when those people are online, scattered across various platforms, and bombarded with endless streams of information. How do you capture their attention? The answer lies in a simple but […]

Back To Top