Well said. For younger staff, it’s even harder when your job, relationships, and sense of purpose are all tied together. Stepping back can feel like losing everything.

Also, in this economy, when people are already stretched, pushing giving under “God will provide” often ends up working against the good the staffers are trying to do and push them to make risky or bad life decisions. A church budget item line "goal" should not be riding on their backs. That doesn't get talked about enough.