For 2023, Consultant Carey Nieuwhof’s list of trends focuses on how and the decline in church attendance is happening, but more importantly, some things pastors and church leaders can do to help reverse it. Insightful look at demographic shifts and how to cope.
The term of “stewardship” gets a bad rap — too narrowly associated with money. Church leaders can help by modeling stewardship to their congregations. From ChurchExecutive. (Photo: Pedro Ribeiro Simões, Creative Commons)
Year’s end is a time to celebrate generosity and invite giving. It’s a chance for churches not only to attend to year-end stewardship but also to build momentum for giving year-round. From Faith & Leadership. (Photo: Olia Danilevich, Pexels)
How does our understanding of abundance and scarcity impact our ability to be hospitable? What do generosity and hospitality share? This Episcopal Network for Stewardship video explores. (Photo: Dru Broomfield, Creative Commons)
Many church leaders would rather talk about cabbage cultivation in Kansas — or anything else – than money. But to be effective and faithful to the ministry, they have to get comfortable. Carey Nieuwhof explores. (Photo: Ron Mader, Creative Commons)
The crises of recent years have left many faith leaders feeling isolated, unequipped, and doubtful of their vocation. To help, the Lake Institute has prepared a toolkit to help leaders explore a way forward. (Photo: Wilson Malone, Pexels)
It’s more important than ever that a congregation help create a culture of generosity in every aspect of church life. This podcast and article from Horizons Stewardship explores why. (Photo: www.inkmedia.eu, Creative Commons)
Stewardship can be so abstract, but stories break down the barriers to make it personal and relatable. This video from Luther Seminary’s Rethinking Stewardship program explains. (Photo: Mikhail Nilov via Pexels)
New ideas, fresh approaches, deep insights — these are what you’ll find with Luther Seminary’s free resource. Prepared with congregations in mind by the seminary’s Center for Stewardship Leaders. (Photo: Steve Bowbrick, Creative Commons)
The current high level of inflation is roiling the economy, bringing uncertainty and fear of the future. Horizons Stewardship suggests three ways it’s already affecting your church. (Photo: Steve Jurvetson, Creative Commons)
