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Economic troubles strain small South Florida churches
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The Weekly Gleaner
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July 31, 2008
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SOUTH FLORIDA
EVEN THE most fervent prayers haven't been enough to save some of South Florida's small immigrant churches.
So far, about six in Broward have defaulted on mortgages and lost their places of worship, said Pastor Michael Petty, executive director of the Gulf Stream Baptist Association, an alliance of more than 170 Southern Baptist churches in Broward County.
"Some of them can't pay their rent... There are others that are in danger of losing [their buildings]," Petty said.
While some larger congregations in affluent areas say attendance and giving are up, smaller churches of all denominations, are hurting. Church leaders say immigration crackdowns and job layoffs have left ...
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