In the aftershocks of the COVID-19 crisis, many churches face a period of financial reckoning. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership offers eight principles that can help right the ship. They are critical now as the church navigates uncharted territory in the post-pandemic world.
Rather than take to the beach another Stephen King thriller or Nora Roberts romance, how about some stewardship beach reading? The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s stewardship bibliography can help you choose! (Photo: Onay Davus, Creative Commons)
The body consists mostly of water, which keeps it running smoothly. So it’s really important that you drink enough fluids to stay healthy, especially when it’s hot, says this article from Mayo Clinic. (Photo: Russellstreet, Creative Commons)
Oregon and Washington are blistering under consecutive days of 100-plus-degree heat. Scientists say it’s the latest deadly effect of climate-change. A chilling post by Scientific American. (Photo: Roberto Rizzato, Creative Commons)
In this engaging article from Harvard Divinity School, theologian Harvey Cox weighs in on the prosperity gospel. ” There’s not a single biblical view of wealth, but underlying all of it … is the bias of God for the left out, the poor, the marginalized, the orphans, and the widows,” Cox says. (Photo: Mark Willis, […]
Put this free e-book on your summer reading list! Written in 1950, this master work beautifully lays out stewardship and the role of stewardship leaders in the congregation. From the LCMS Stewardship Ministry. (Photo: Deb Nystrom, Creative Commons)
Things aren’t all that bad, according to the 2021 Giving USA, released this month. The Lake Institute on Faith & Giving analyses the good, the challenging, and its implications for faith-based organizations. (Photo by iqoncept, via bigstockphoto.com)
Talking money in church is often unpopular, but sustaining a vibrant church requires diligent financial management. That’s why it’s important to have a crack finance committee that can handle 11 essential tasks, says Smart Church Management. (Photo: Ken Teegardin, SeniorLiving.Org)
The Lutheran Church’s standard offering prayers provide a gateway to understanding the basics of stewardship. This article and study guide from Living Lutheran magazine explores the idea in a format perfect for individuals or groups.
Americans today spend 92 percent of their time indoors, which means many of us are missing out on the mental, spiritual and physical benefits of being outside. Men’s Health magazine explains, and offers goals for how to maximize the benefits. (Photo: Glacier NPS, Public Domain)
