The level of activity in U.S. churches when it comes to monetary giving and displaying care for others in need is "lukewarm," authors of a new report state.
And being lukewarm can lead to churches being "spit out" of Jesus’ mouth, they warn.
"The State of Church Giving through 2006: Global Triage, MDG 4, and Unreached People Groups," released Wednesday, evaluated members’ contributions to churches from 1968 through 2006 and the allocation of church funds to overseas mission work and urgent global needs.