If you’re looking for good, free stewardship resources for your congregation, the Giving 365 site offered by Horizons Stewardship is a great go-to place. Create a free account login and you’ll have access to a wide variety of quality materials with no obligation. (Photo: Kodomut, Creative Commons)
The pandemic has stressed everybody out and caused depression rates to triple, according to a Boston University study. Church leaders can help by learning about depression and talking about it in their faith communities. This article from Crosswalk explains. (Photo: anna shvets pexels.com)
Saving our planet means we have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and that means cutting our fossil fuel us. Your church can lead the way. EnergyStar, a program of the federal Department of Energy can show your congregation how.
People’s eyes generally glaze over when they see a church’s line-item budget. What do all those numbers and categories mean? It’s daunting! A narrative budget helps explain finances in a way people can readily understand … and get behind! From the Center on Faith and Giving.
The new book, “Generosity, Stewardship, and Abundance” outlines new directions for stewardship in the post-covid era, says Ken Sloane of the United Methodist Church. It’s a worthwhile investment for any stewardship leaders library. (Photo: Kevin M. Klerks, Creative Commons)
To the casual observer, the idea of the earth’s temperature rising another half degree Celcius sounds trivial, yet the consequences are cataclysmic for plants, animals, weather, and of course, humans. This New York Times article explains. (Photo: Roberto Rizzato, Creative Commons)
No shock to anyone that stress can rob your life of enjoyment and contribute to poor health. But what can we do about it? Plenty! This article from Harvard School of Public Health explains why stress is damaging and how to help. (Photo: Bottled Void, Creative Commons)
The good news: Charitable giving is on the rise. The bad news: Giving to faith organizations is on the decline. What can religious leaders do to help? Perhaps more transparency would help. This resource from Luther Seminary explores.
Paul urged his readers to make giving a natural and regular part of their Christian walk. He saw it as a way for believers to care for each other and to stay unified in purpose. Here, from Crosswalk.com, are five lessons for your consideration.
As established patterns of giving have eroded in our congregations in recent years, giving has become much less reliable. Church leaders need to be aware of the changes and take proactive steps to counter them. Good advice from Horizons Stewardship.
