How Secular Firms Exploit Church Giving

https://protectthetithe.com/ by Jon EdmistonIn this article, Jon Edmiston addresses the growing trend of secular financial entities exploiting church generosity through high-margin digital giving platforms. Drawing a parallel to Jesus overturning the tables of the money changers, the author argues that modern vendors often act as predatory gatekeepers by skimming excessive fees and refusing to release donor data. To restore biblical stewardship, the text outlines essential standards for church leaders, such as demanding fee transparency, fair pricing for ACH transactions, and guaranteed data portability. Ultimately, the source serves as a call to action for ministries to reclaim their resources from profit-driven corporations and redirect those funds toward meaningful kingdom work.