The world at present is in a financial crisis. It is being
predicted as the worse financial crisis since the 1930's. It has
affected everything in its path as it spreads throughout the
world. Many governments and companies have been forced to
downsize selling equipment, property, and reducing staff.
As many persons worldwide have loss their jobs, the church has
been affected. The Church now has reduced amounts of money
coming in as offerings and tithes (for those who belief in
tithing). It has affected projects the Church would have
normally found itself involved, such as social support,
seminars, and conferences.
With the financial crisis present, the Church has found itself
in a position where more and more are joining its ranks seeking
answers and comfort. Some of these persons are in need of social
support, and the Church has been reaching out to them. This has
resulted in a dent in the financial situation of some Churches.
Here in Barbados in 2008, Churches were having seminars and
conferences. Churches were advertising in the print media on the
airwaves (radio) and on television. This has changed
significantly in 2009 as one seldom see or hear of a church
seminar or conference.
This impact of the financial crisis on the Church, seems it will continue until the world starts to climb of
the financial mess.
Positives coming out of this for the Church is that many have
turned to God for answers in this time of turmoil. Conferences
and seminars were meant to attract persons to the Church during
times of plenty, but during these times of few persons are
coming to the Church on their own, and the Church now has an
opportunity to freely spread the word of God.