Fall is the time that most churches ask congregants to return pledges or estimates of giving. But for a lot of reasons the timetable’s not ideal, says Horizons Stewardship, which suggests moving the pledging window to January or February. This insightful article tells you why.
Whether your Christian education program is via online Zoom sessions or in-person classes, Thanksgiving offers a wonderful opportunity to teach about important faith principles and values we all hold dear, such as abundance, providence, gratitude and sharing. Here are some great ideas from childrensministry.com. (Photo: Marco Verch, Creative Commons)
It’s almost upon us, that long stretch of overindulgence known as the holiday season. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, it’s too easy to overindulge. Here are some tips for preparing yourself for making it to 2021 as healthy as possible. From the Philadelphia Inquirer. (Photo: Dr. Abdulla, Creative Commons)
Millennials have distinguished themselves from previous generations in their world view and way of engaging the world. To engage them in discipleship and stewardship requires a church to understand the Millennial mindset and find new approaches. From Kayla Matthews in NonProfitPro. (Photo: OECD, Creative Commons)
OK, it happens year after year: You begin gaining those holiday pounds by eating heavy on Turkey Day. Start the season with healthier recipes for favorite dishes. Allrecipes.com also offers vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, gluten-free and other recipes. (Photo: Moonlightbulb, Creative Commons)
It’s hard to see God’s providence as sufficient when the consumer culture all around us is living in “accumulation mode.” This hands-on Bible study/exercise helps participants understand the power of generosity to unlock enough for all of God’s people. From the United Church of Canada. (Photo: OER Training, Creative Commons)
During the Sunday offering, are you asking your congregation to “give money” or are you inviting them to participate in what God is doing in the world? Here, from the United Methodist Church, is a beautiful brochure that explains how to raise money AND disciples. (Photo: Lisafx, Bigstock.com)
The Covid-19 pandemic has lasted much longer than anybody imagined when it started back in March, with devastating consequences not just to our health but also our economy. Most families have had to adjust their finances in some way. What have we learned? Here are six important lessons. From Crosswalk.com. (Photo: Varkle69, Creative Commons)
What’s happening in congregational stewardship? Drawing on close to 20 years of observation with thousands of congregations, the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving identifies these different sets of values and practices as as traditional and emerging paradigms. From Luther Seminary. (Photo: Robert Couse-Baker, Creative Commons)
Dementia affects some 50 million people every year, and the number is expected to triple in the next 30 years, according to the World Health Organization, which has issued guidance to help prevent dementia. This article in Prevention summarizes the WHO’s guidance and provides helpful links. (Photo: oddharmonic , Creative Commons)
