Whether it’s because of out-of-control credit card use or the pandemic’s economic crunch, people need to know more about finance. The FDIC recommends “Smart Money for Adults,” with class materials for students and teachers available for free.
Behind Gallop’s portrait of church in decline
As Holy Week began this year, a Gallup Poll found that church membership in the United States had declined to less than half of the population for the first time. The headline grabbed attention, but it’s mostly unsurprising, reports Religion News Service.
Churches can help stem today’s suicide epidemic
Every year millions of people in the United States think about taking their own lives, and about 50,000 will actually succeed. As communities of faith, churches can help by being proactive, raising awareness and offering help to those who may be suicidal. This article from Patheos offers great suggestions. (Photo: Anna Shvets, Pexels)
The Bible has a lot to say about climate change
Many believe there’s little to be learned from the Bible about global warming, but Katherine Hayhoe, a climate scientist and Christian disagrees. In this brief video she discusses how Scripture compels us to care. (Check out her Global Weirding series from PBS.) (Photo: Roberto Rizzato, Creative Commons)
May Toolkit: Stewards of our elders’ wisdom
The May edition of the Stewardship Toolkit explores the wisdom we receive from the mother and father figures in our lives, congregations, and communities. We need it now more than ever! The toolkit consists of a ready-to-use newsletter article and RCL-based Sunday bulletin snippets.
Seven lessons learned from the generosity of Jesus
How should a faithful Christian handle finances, when Jesus’ example and instructions make no sense according to the world’s economy and values? Seedbed.com offers seven lessons from Jesus about life in God’s economy. (Photo: ThrasherDave, Creative Commons)
A refreshing Rx for better health: Go outside!
We’ve been cooped up in the house all winter and now that spring is here many of us are eager to get out. Harvard Medical School reports that studies reveal many tangible benefits of being outdoors. What are you waiting for? (Photo: Mikko Koponen, Creative Commons)
Teach these insights into living with gratitude
Just think of all the bible verses that offer thanks to God and you’ll know that gratitude is a characteristic of healthy faith. Supplement your bible studies and workshops with these insights from Psychology Today about the power of gratitude. (Photo: Vistamommy, Creative Commons)
2nd Easter in the Covid era offers glimpses of future
U.S. Christians celebrate a second Easter under pandemic rules, churches are reckoning with new ways of volunteering, stewardship and, above all, worship. This Easter’s experience may offer insight into the future. (Photo: Kent Christoffersen, Creative Commons)
Local generosity increased in response to the pandemic
Philanthropy has taken an interesting turn because of the Covid-19 crisis. Responding to their neighbors in financial hardship, donors have increased giving to efforts that directly meet the needs of families and individuals, the Stanford Social Innovation Review reports. (Photo: Staffs Live, Creative Commons)
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