Jesus for Mormons #15: Mormon Assets

Sep 24, 2024

In this episode of Jesus for Mormons, Kai Van Leuven and Pastor Di discuss the Mormon Church’s significant financial assets, valued at $265 billion, and question whether the church is fulfilling its non-profit mission or simply accumulating wealth. They highlight declining membership and outdated traditions as signs of disconnect and draw parallels to the "Parable of the Talents," criticizing the church for hoarding resources. The conversation emphasizes the importance of transparency, honesty, and using resources for the benefit of the community.

Show Notes:

46% of millennials are active: https://religionnews.com/2019/03/27/how-many-millennials-are-really-leaving-the-lds-church/ 2016

History of sacrament meeting: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/sacrament-meetings?lang=eng

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Membership_history_of_the_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints#cite_note-9 - population of the church

https://widowsmitereport.wordpress.com/2023update/ - Widows Mite Report