Area pastors amazed by generosity during hard and happy economic times
By Sara Higgins
Reporter
MIDLAND, TEXAS - Through booms and busts, Midland pastors said their congregations' finances and missions programs are faring well in oil country. Though congregations have tightened their budgets in recent years to survive economic recession, churches now are building and making outreach programs a priority.
"We cut back our budget fairly significantly in 2008," said the Rev. Steve Schorr of First Presbyterian Church. "This church has made a commitment to try and not cut back on missions. We've tried to make cut backs on internal things, but keep the mission budget the same and try to make sure we're increasing that when we can."
Thanks to the church's planning, it was able to make its budget in 2008, Schorr said, and no cuts have been made toward its larger mission trips to countries like Uganda. This year, the church will be sending its largest group ever to Tanzania. Locally, the church continues to partner with groups assisting transient individuals as well as Habitat for Humanity, Christmas in Action and the Breaking Bread soup kitchen.
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