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NEWS PROVIDED BY empty tomb, inc. July 29, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., July 29, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — Do church leaders know how important they are?

That’s the question asked in empty tomb, inc.’s new book, in light of long-term trends both in the church and society.

The 34th edition in empty tomb, inc.’s The State of Church Giving series updates church giving and membership trends in the U.S. through Data Year 2022.

The State of Church Giving through 2022 has a subtitle that describes the issue facing church leaders: Might for Right – At Scale (May 2025).

As shown in the cover graphic below, U.S. Gross Domestic Product has climbed steadily in recent decades (bottom graphic, Angus Maddison analysis).  That means that 6% more of church members’ incomes could provide about $500 billion to address, in Jesus’ name, their global neighbors’ needs (top graphic).  While this sounds like a lot of money, it is a little more than the soft drink budget in the U.S… Read More