Shelly wrote:
I do not think it is right for them to give themselves raises if the budget isn't being met. Sounds almost like our government. lol They can ask all they want but it doesn't mean they will get.
Your church doesn't vote on raises and budgets and such? You go to a large church don't you? One thing I like about small churches in the people are involved with all that.
They used to have a business meeting every four months , not any more. The budget is handed out with the program now once a year and if you have questions they claim you can discuss it with them. They are like most larger churches, they do what they want, and then want more, and if they keep it up they may find themselves in a whole soon.
But asking for more when people cannot give more is not an excuse to raise the budget.
It will come back to bite them before the end of the year. It usually does.