Every good organization maintains important records, but what records should a church keep, and for how long? Some church attics are full of old files. This handy guide from Brotherhood Mutual Insurance offers guidance on these issues — and a checklist! (Photo by Mcfarlandmo, used by Creative Commons license)
Churches are jumping on the online giving trend in record numbers. Most find it a safe and efficient way to help their members with consistent stewardship. Has your church started offering it yet? From Lifeway.com. (Photo by Jhaymesisviphotography, used by Creative Commons license
Four simple questions — incorporated into your everyday life — can give you “A Lens of Generosity” through which to recognize God at work all around you all the time. From the United Church of Canada, which includes a handy sheet to photocopy and help you spread the practice to everyone. (Photo © David2223, used […]
Here’s an eight-minute video that’s free for download from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. It’s director, Lovett H. Weems, Jr., provides an overview of the importance of congregational giving and ways you can improve it. (Photo by Lisafx, via Bigstock.com)
Many churches calculate their needed monthly offering simply by dividing the yearly budget by 12, and yet everyone knows that the actual giving tends to differ by month and season. There are better ways to calculate what is an adequate gift for any given month, according the United Methodist Church.
A recent survey indicates most families will give their church the same amount as last year, while 25 percent plan to decrease giving. The good news? The survey showed that Millennials plan to give more, reports Leadership Journal. (Photo by Lululemon athletica, used by Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Here’s a collection of free, downloadable church finance resources provided by the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ. You’ll find many helpful tools here. (Photo: kenteegardin, Creative Commons)
Most pastors would rather preach on almost anything besides than finances and stewardship, but as the preaching pastor, you are the chief development officer for your church. Provocative words from Ministry Matters. (Photo by Sumos, via Bigstockphoto.com)
It’s not your grandfather’s world anymore, so why should your church expect your grandfather’s capital campaign to work? From ChurchExecuive here is a snappy rundown of seven trends that impact congregational capital campaigns. (Photo by Stephen Yeargin, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks!)
Here are 16 great — yet simple — ideas that your congregation can take and run with. Number one should register a collective “Dugh”: Establish a stewardship committee. Check out the other 15, from the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Lisafx, via Bigstock.com)
