Analysis of a new report on religious giving quotes work I did several years ago published as “The Reluctant Steward.” 

At least three studies conducted over the past 25 years have all reached the same conclusion: 1) clergy have a negative attitude towards money and 2) clergy are “reluctant” to discuss financial matters.

In fact, Daniel Conway has written that of the dozens of clergy interviews he has done, religious leaders “felt that . . money is incompatible with pastoral ministry and antithetical to . . . spirituality.” Yet, the findings released by Lake Institute and the Giving USA Foundation indicate that persons of faith are significantly more generous than the general population and are willing to give.

I think you’ll find this article very interesting. 

https://philanthropy.iupui.edu/news-events/insights-newsletter/2017-issues/october-2017-issue2.html