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The Major Money Problems of Church Planters vs. Other Pastors

By Jim on Wed, 04/27/16
Church & Ministry
Salaries

Almost one-third of American pastors (29%) have no money in personal savings. Another third (33%) have less than $10,000 put away for retirement. And half make less than the national median household income of $51,939.

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