Date
5-1996
Department
Seminary
Degree
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Chair
Frank Schmitt
Primary Subject Area
Religion, Biblical Studies; Religion, Clergy; Religion, General
Recommended Citation
Suders, Steven Douglas, "A Biblical Defense for the Financing of Church Land and Building" (1996). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 218.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/218
Abstract
A sampling of pastors, who are Liberty graduates, reveals a need for scriptural education concerning the financing of church land and buildings. The purpose of this dissertation is to illuminate the minister regarding the permissibility of taking out a loan to aid in acquiring property and facilities so that their ministries may grow. The project describes the contemporary philosophy of Larry Burkett who is opposed to churches obtaining loans. The thesis then refutes this erroneous claim and finally, provides information that may assist in the process of obtaining a church loan for the congregation that chooses to exercise this liberty.
