Southern Baptist Convention churches exist as a Convention because they cooperate with each other. These churches agree with the larger picture under which conditions they will cooperate with each other. However, it is the nuts and bolts of these conditions and how it all actually works out that is not always agreed upon. Obviously, the SBC comes to a consensus and agrees while at the same time some work for change from various angles.
A curious question looms and the answers should be interesting.
What Percentage Should Churches Give the Cooperative Program?
- 10% minimum and greater
- 5 to 10%
- 3 to 7%
- 1 to 5%
What number is acceptable? Why? How is this number justified?