[SeaHawkFan]

I would not attend a church that fails to openly disclose the financials on a regular basis.

[chris_bdba]

I agree. It makes me think of Jim and Tammy Faye Baker to know they keep the finances private.

[kalee]

Same here. Our vestry meetings are open to members of the church and a report of what transpired at those meetings is posted every month on the bulletin board in the parish hall. Our financial situation, (we are trying to buy/build a new church) is discussed in great detail at the annual meeting and in between if a parishioner has a question they can contact the priest or the treasurer and receive a financial statement.

[reagan_fanatic]

I would not attend a church that fails to openly disclose the financials on a regular basis

I have to agree with that. It would seem to me that a church would have something to hide by not disclosing its finances. Not exactly a move that builds trust, is it?

As far as asking for money, I have no problem with that. Churches survive on tithes, so it only makes sense when donations are down to ask for more, as long as they don't pull an Oral Roberts-like stunt in the process.