In this talk the modern way that churches distribute the money they bring in is challenged. Every year in the United States churches bring in about 120 billion dollars. Where does all that money go? About 75% goes toward staff and buildings. Another 15% goes toward programs for the church people. About 10% goes toward foreign missions and local outreach. The problem with this picture is that the concept of Christians gathering in a church building and having a paid pastoral staff—isn’t in the Bible. In fact, for 300 hundred years the early Christians did not meet in buildings and did not have salaried pastors. Imagine if the churches in America returned to God’s original design. That would be about 90 billion dollars a year that could be invested in local and global mission. This message challenges the modern ways churches—including Ren Church—spend money. Scott also gives some wisdom about how Ren Church can make this shift in a gradual way that doesn’t hurt the community.