Read an analysis on FR years ago that endowments and wealth held by many of these denominations are large, and leadership appears to be incentivised to not grow their churches since the endowments would mean more per capita for the dwindling numbers of members who remain.
Very interesting and sounds logical. If a small denomination like United Church of Christ is awarded millions in grants, then perhaps and maybe the members would like lower the number of grant recipients.
Judas was upset when Mary Magdalene spent money on perfume for the Lord’s feet and wanted to get the money back by spying on the Lord for money. Shows how powerful greed can be.