The amount of economic pain caused by the recession has varied among area churches as the attendance and spiritual needs of members go up while donations fluctuate and budgets are cut.
A majority of churches have experienced an attendance increase that the recession hasn’t slowed. Craig Heilman, executive pastor of Door Creek Church in Madison, attributes the increase to a greater need for spiritual comfort in a time of uncertainty.
Pastor Asks Where’s My Bailout? – Christian Post
In Recession, Church Multiplies Money For Needy – National Public Radio
Borrowing hurts churches – Associated Press