A recent study shows that ministries are suffering financially in this tough economy.
The Christian Post reports that the study shows 38 percent of churches reported a decline in giving in 2009. Only 29 percent reported the same the previous year.
Churches in the Pacific and Mountain states were hit the hardest this year. They experienced a 55 percent and 46 percent decline in giving, respectively.
Washington Times Religion Editor Julia Duin appeared on Monday's CBN Newschannel's Morning program to talk about this troubling trend.
Click play to watch the interview.