The Pew Research Center ginned up an interesting chart showing that while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has lost almost half its value, church pews aren’t more crowded.

Apparently there have been anecdotal stories of church attendance rising because of the economic crisis. Have you seen this at your own congregation? Started attending church in the last few months because of the economic crisis?

I have seen a growing number of religious groups delving into personal finance topics, offering Financial Peace University or classes on Buddha and the economy, for example. I figure that’s for a couple of reasons: Churches are looked at as a trustworthy place for information. Also, churches with financially healthy members will benefit when it sends around the collection plate.

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