THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN TODAY'S ECONOMY - WHY THE BREAD OF LIFE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH FOR YOUR CONGREGATION
In recent times, believers have questioned the motive behind many Kenyan churches; is it to preach the gospel or to raise funds? Is it to feed the flock or feed from the flock? Even more recently, believers have openly termed Kenyan Churches as 'materialistic' or schemes aimed at making a few 'men of God' millionaires. In the words of PLO Lumumba, 'The church has become so mechanically and financially structured that there is no room for God.' With the latest scandals and cults claiming to read from the scripture, it is difficult to defend the church. Yet, there is something that we all agree on; the church cannot run without resources; hence the church cannot run without money. Churches are not exempted from paying rent and electricity bills, members who serve full time in the ministry also have families to feed. Hence the real question becomes, what is the role of the church in the financial lives of believers? Firstly, the church should build a community amo...