Editing Maranatha Campus Ministries (section)

===Tithing teachings===
Another common criticism of the organization was its emphasis on [[tithe|tithing]], or giving 10 percent of their earnings to the ministry.  Although tithing is considered accepted practice in mainstream evangelical circles,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/cbnteachingsheets/giving_and_tithing.aspx|title = Giving and Tithing|date = 4 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kennedycommentary.org/default.asp?pg=topicmessage&id=395|title = 若作りはイタイ⁈20代で卒業したいポールスミスのビジネスバッグ &#124; 40代からのカバン選び。アナタの選択は合ってる？それとも・・・}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mcu.edu/papers/tithe.htm |title=The Law of Tithing |website=www.mcu.edu |access-date=22 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970624074536/http://www.mcu.edu/papers/tithe.htm |archive-date=24 June 1997 |url-status=dead}}</ref> several Maranatha pastors were rumored to keep detailed records of financial contributions.  They reportedly admonished those who didn't give enough as having a "spirit of stinginess."<ref name=ChristianityToday>Frame, Randy. A Team of Cult Watchers Challenges a Growing Campus Ministry.  Christianity Today, 1985.</ref>