That sounds reasonable to me, as long as donations can be specifically earmarked for helping needy people or charity work. Paying a pastor a median wage (if he

That sounds reasonable to me, as long as donations can be specifically earmarked for helping needy people or charity work. Paying a pastor a median wage (if he’s full time—many have a job besides pastoring), having a building to meet in, and helping needy people in the church adds up quickly. For small and/or rural congregations, that might be most or all of what they can manage.