Let's give INC a dose of its own medicine since they like guilt tripping their members, let's do the same and cherry-pick selected verses that shows it's the TOP HIERARCHY and the BIGWIGS who must bear the brunt of offering and repair & maintenance:
Who led the offerings during the dedication of the altar during the time of Moses? According to the book of Numbers 7:10-83, it was led by the Princes of each clan who stood as the leaders of their respective tribes. This lasted for twelve days because each one was assigned a specific day. It is clearer than daylight that it was not the ordinary citizens of Israel who led, but the highest leaders. Therefore, this is also what should be seen in the INC as an act of obedience to this precedent, which was permitted to be recorded in the Holy Scriptures.
What is further strong proof that the Leaders and rulers of the nation of Israel were the ones who truly led, especially in preparing for the construction of the TEMPLE? In the book of 1 Chronicles 29:3-6, it is clearly declared that King David, along with the Princes and other officials, led the way. Because of this, the people were MOVED (not forced or subjected to guilt-tripping, because the leaders' good example inspired the citizens to give joyfully). This is especially true since 1 Chronicles 29:2-4 states that King David was the very first to give, and he also GAVE THE LARGEST PORTION FROM HIS PERSONAL WEALTH, as well as from the spoils of war, gifts, and tributes from other kings, and even from the National Fund—along with the materials sourced from Hiram, an ally.
In our time, it is only proper that EVM, the SANGGUNIAN, and the DISTRICT MINISTERS down the line should be the primary ones making offerings. If we are to copy the example of King David, EVM is the most logical and fitting person to have the LARGEST OFFERING to serve as a good example and a worthy model for all the members to follow.
Even during the time of King Josiah (one of the few good kings of Judah), who also led the repairs of the TEMPLE and the celebration of the PASSOVER? In 2 Chronicles chapters 34 and 35, we can still read that it was the King and the officials who led alongside the ordinary citizens.
This also showed King Josiah's deep care for his constituents, particularly the ordinary citizens, because he shouldered the offering of 30,000 lambs and 3,000 cattle so that this obligation would not become a burden to them. His officials copied this, and the full details can be read if you look at chapter 35:8-9.
Therefore, IT IS ONLY RIGHT that those leading the INC should be the first to set an example, instead of constantly pressuring their BRETHREN (KAPATID) to shoulder the burden.
But seriously, just a change of lifestyle to simplicity and being model of frugality of the INC TOP BRASS would work wonders with regards to INC's financial needs to offset the need for their KAPATIDS to give more.
Also, instead driving their INCapatids to give more and more, why not join the burden by also contributing the way they drive their INCapatids to do and have a realization how hard the burden really is and become more considerate because of this.
PS.
This should show and demonstrate how a narrative can be slanted to suit a particular agenda by cherry-picking verses, to which INC is very adept and INCisive in nature.