The sad reality is that:

1. In 2004, only 4 percent of Americans gave 10 percent or more to their church (Barna 2005).

2. Only about 30 to 40 percent of church members even use a percentage guide (Grimm 1992, 44).

3. Only about 50 percent of members even know what percentage of income they give (Grimm 1992, 44).