tough subject
Posted by love  |  November 2, 2009 5:52:17 AM

I see both sides. At 1st I was a little shocked the founders, B&S, take home 200k/yr total. That said, they certainly WEREN'T making that money all this time, since the inception of their idea to help in this way. They likely had many yrs of sacrifice! And, I live in Florida, & I can tell you 200k annual household income DOES NOT go real far. FL is expensive, annual insurance premiums typically exceed 5k, property taxes typically do the same, and that's for a small-avg. home. We're third in the nation I believe as far as being expensive to live in, with CA and NY just ahead. And, although we need to ensure Christian charities are doing what they say (think Jesus in the Temple) we also have to trust in the Lord that He will lead them in these matters. Instead of suspecting or pointing fingers, as the world does, what must do is pray, for these charities to flourish, for the Holy Spirit to guide/convict them, and for God to undo any wrongs being done, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

apology of sorts
Posted by discouraged  |  June 2, 2009 6:17:24 AM

Dear Confirmed,

First of all you are correct about the good work that Love a Child is doing in Haiti. As a matter of fact I donate to them monthly. I too check all the financial information about the different charities I donate to. I had checked out several charities the day I posted the comment about high salaries and just happened to be on this one. So my intent was not to embarass Love a Child in any way. They are one of the best. But I don't think christian charities are attracting talent, but individuals are called by god to work for them. We are not like the secular world and non-christians are watching us waiting for us to stub our toe. So in all of our endeavors we need to be sensitive as to how we are perceived. We don't need to be millionairs and have a fleet of jets, or a 20,000 sq.ft. home, or be paid $400,000/yr to spread the gospel. I've had non-believers tell me all that christians want is your money. And if you watch christian television like I do, they have a point. So, enough said from this follower of Jesus Christ. Again, my apologies to anyone who may donate to Love a Child or who may be affiliated with them. My original question was not directed specfically about them.

a different view of it . .
Posted by confirmed  |  May 13, 2009 1:10:59 PM

When I look at whether a certain charity is worthwhile, I consider both their "purpose" (spiritual) and their "business" (stewardship) or how effective they are. I know that good stewardship requires a sound business approach, in addition to a sound biblical purpose. Sound business practices require skills and talent and dedication. The evening news lately has been showing how lacking good business skills are in the "for profit" sector. Good stewardship skills are even more critical for larger, active, visible charities. I have to remember, too, that these charities compete for scarce management talent with the for profit companies. When I notice that an organization like Love A Child is large and effective at relieving human suffering, and it also ranks highly in evaluations like Charity navigators', despite their salaries being below the average for other similar organizations, it makes me confident that they are good stewards and my contributions are being handled well. It's not enough that the charity be focused and committed, but also to be financially accountable and be good at the "business" of charity. I look at how much their pay is compared to what others at similar size organizations make and these guys are doing a lot and not getting paid nearly as much as the otheres. For their experience and talent, they are not paid a lot. I wonder if the other commenters really analyze the financial accountability or just think that any salary higher than their own is "too much".

Please keep up the good work,

High salaries
Posted by KT  |  April 16, 2009 6:05:34 AM

I am always amazed at the salaries these missionaries receive (or pay themselves) I am not saying they should live in poverty but come on!!!

high salaries for missionaies/preachers
Posted by discouraged  |  March 27, 2009 9:37:47 AM

Can someone please explain why the most popular missionaries and prachers make much more than $100,000 per year. My wife and I together don't make that much and yet we live a comfortable lifestyle. How do followers of Christ justify such compensation?.

high salaries for missionaies
Posted by discouraged  |  March 27, 2009 9:03:39 AM

Can someone please tell me why most of the top missionaries and preachers make in excess of $100,000 per year? My wife and I have never made that much in salary together and yet we live a comfortable lifestyle. How do you jusify that much compensation?

great Job
Posted by Rionel  |  May 22, 2008 5:46:07 AM

I thank God for you who keep on working every single day to help thousands of children en Haïti. I see you work in one day,and I fall for this sharing of love.

1 Corinthiens 15:58 Ainsi, mes frères bien–aimés, soyez fermes, inébranlables, progressez toujours dans l’œuvre du Seigneur, sachant que votre travail, dans le Seigneur, n’est pas inutile.

Be bless in the name of Jesus

Rionel