Why is church seeking donations door to door?

Why is church seeking donations door to door?

by Lim Shien Wei (The Straits Times Forum, 20 Dec 2006)

Recently, I was approached at home by a young teenager soliciting donations. He claimed to be from City Harvest Church.

I was surprised as, according to the church's website, the church has total assets of $65,903,000 as of last year, a figure which has been increasing since 2003. Last year, it received $24 million in donations.

Why does the church require its members to go door to door to ask for donations?