The pain of reducing a church’s budget may be accompanied by all the classic stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, and depression. This resource from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership helps you work through them. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Should your church tithe its offerings?
We know the Bible invites believers to tithe their income, but how about churches? Tithing their income may be a good way to support the denomination, lead a community effort or fund a special project. It also sets an example! Patheos explores.
Stewardship 101: Invitation and guide
It’s always a good time to get serious about stewardship, but spring is a best to start planning for fall. This free guide from Luther Seminary can help orient and equip your team to guide your congregation to better financial stewardship.
How to grow disciples through stewardship
A giving challenge is an ideal way to invite hesitant members to commit to giving for a specified period of time and to re-engage those who may have fallen off. Raising money and disciples at the same time. (Photo: Yevkusa, Creative Commons)
The power of trust and generosity
Trust and generosity are the cornerstones of ministry. Horizons Stewardship delves into this and explores how ministries can maximize their effectiveness through strategic goal-setting, data analysis, and communication. (Photo: Mark Willylis, Creative Commons)
Trends affecting church leadership this year
Though the Pandemic is over, churches have not fully recovered due to a number of trends that challenge traditional models of ministry. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores. (Image: publicdomainpictures.net).
Share stories of how giving is helping neighbors
A good way to motivate generosity in your congregation is simply to tell them what their gifts are already doing. They will be inspired knowing their donations are used for Godly purposes. The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod offers tips.
Your guide for financial stewardship planning
Whether you’re new to church stewardship or a seasoned hand, this free 48-page guide from the Presbyterian Foundation will give you insight and practical advice. It concisely covers every important topic. (Photo: Mimi K, Creative Commons)
A practical guide to a great Easter offering
Easter is one of two Sundays when you can count on a larger-than usual crowd in church, so it’s wise to think plan for a big offering. But how? Writing in The Stewardship Journal, Mark Brooks offers some insights. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Avoid burnout in the busy Lent-Easter marathon
Fulfilling ministry demands from Ash Wednesday through Easter can feel like a marathon for church leaders. To avoid burnout and exhaustion, it’s important for them to engage in proactive self-care. Here are some tips form Baptist News Global.
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