Phil, I'm surprised that somebody hasn't come out with the purpose 
driven offering.  They have come up with just about, purpose driven 
everything else.

earlier, Phil Scovell, wrote:
>Well, I now have seen it all.  Do not, I repeat, do not click on the below
>links unless you are crazy.  This was unsolicited spam which came through my
>website, which is against federal law, but why would a 20 year pastor care
>about the laws of the country.  This is about the saddest and sorriest email
>I have ever read.  Years ago, a pastor of mine gave me a tape to copy
>called, 20 ways on how to increase your offering.  It reminds me of the
>information below.  I'd cry about now but that wouldn't help.  You can see
>what some people will go to in order to milk money out of their
>congregation.  No wonder people don't want to give to the church with people
>like this around.  Yes, I know about giving and that many do not give so
>don't write me back and try and point out the other side.  I've been on the
>other side for years.  If money bothers you, that's a problem between you
>and the Lord and not me so email God in that case.  One little tip I bet the
>below pastor isn't aware of?  God doesn't need your money because He is
>rich.  Look it up in Psalm 50:12 if you doubt my word.  By the way, I make
>it a habit never to click on any link I get like this due to all the viruses
>and emails that are lurking around these types of unsolicited email
>messages.  So click at your own risk.  One more thing.  His name should be
>changed to Chris Wrong.
>
>Phil.
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Increase Your Church's Offerings THIS WEEK"
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>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 3:22 PM
>Subject: Increase Your Church's Offerings THIS WEEK!
>
>
> >
> > I have a Special Report available on Sure Fire Offering Killers
>(http://surefirekillers.increaseofferings.com) that I know will help you
>increase your church offerings IMMEDIATELY. By eliminating offering killers,
>you can concentrate on offering increasers! This Special Report is only
>$7.00 and you can download it, have it immediately, and use these proven
>principles this coming Sunday!
> >
> > If you could potentially get a 10% increase in your church's offerings for
>$7.00. wouldn't that be worth it!
> >
> > Being in full time ministry for over 20 plus years, I've seen quite
>possibly every conceivable type of offering concept in different churches
>every week, and many of then have been painful and awkward.
> >
> > For only $7.00 you can have this Special Report and download it
>immediately - go to http://surefirekillers.increaseofferings.com - we are
>making this available to your through this special correspondence.
> >
> > There is more than enough money in every church, to fulfill the vision
>that God has given it. Unfortunately, many Pastors and ministers do not pay
>enough attention to the process of giving, so that people have the best
>opportunity to give during the offering.
> >
> > This Special Report: Sure Fire Offering Killers is available at
>http://surefirekillers.increaseofferings.com - We utilize Paypal so that you
>can have peace of mind during this transaction. This PDF Report will give
>you the tools to help end the Offering Killers.. And increase your church's
>weekly financial base!
> >
> > I know why people aren't giving and supporting many churches.. the sad
>thing is that most Pastors don't have clue as to why their efforts aren't
>productive. I'm not talking about manipulation! If you can understand the
>offering process, then your efforts can help create the highest yield
>possible.
> >
> > If one idea from this report gave you an increase in your offerings of %5
>or 10% each week, what would that be worth to you and your church? It would
>be worth more that $7.00.
> >
> > With only $7.00 you can act now, and stop offering killers this coming
>Sunday! http://surefirekillers.increaseofferings.com
> >
> > Chris Vaughn
> >
> >
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John