Telling people about offerings

[Kfawn]

Is it normal for pastors to talk about people giving? Like we were told from the pulpit that someone gave $3000 and then the pastor mentioned about how some of the youth are giving and named them and the amount (also from the pulpit).
I know that some tv preachers do this, but it just felt " off" for some reason.

[RabbiKnife]

It’s stupid.

[tango]

It seems odd. Perhaps the speaker thinks hearing that old Mrs Jones gave $3000 will inspire others to give. Perhaps the speaker thinks that giving Mrs Jones the public recognition for her gift will inspire her to make another gift.

Personally I don't really care what other people are giving. If anything I'd be inclined to redirect giving elsewhere if it became clear that it wasn't particularly needed.