It’s the season for joy and revelry for all of God’s people, but for the church accountants and treasurers it’s also the season to close out the church’s financial year. So much to do, but this handy checklist from freechurchaccounting.com can help make sure you get everything done, and done right. (Photo: Anssi Koskinen, Creative […]
As the year’s end approaches, many churches worry, “Will we end the year in the black?” Columnist Karl Vaters suggests doing this one simple thing that both expresses gratitude and lets congregants know what the church needs to avoid an unintentional short fall. It’s not too late to get thank you letters in the mail. […]
Breaking the taboo about money talk can be fruitful for congregations, a new study shows. The more congregations talk about money, the more likely they are to see a corresponding increase in giving, according to the National Study of Congregations’ Economic Practices. (Photo: Bev8200, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks!)
How often do you thank those who give to your church? For most congregations the answer is, “Not nearly often enough!” It’s too bad, because saying thank you is one of the simplest and most effective ways to cultivate a climate of generosity. Check out these five creative suggestions! (Photo: Marco Verch Professional Photographer and […]
Putting some simple stewardship practices into place can help your congregation both avoid the summer giving slump and prepare for strong fall season. Rich Birch of Unseminary shares his five best ideas that you can use or adapt for your context. (Photo: Joao Lavinha, Creative Commons)
Pastor and author Carol Howard Merritt believes the first rule of stewardship planning is to have fun. “Stewardship should be a time of great celebration, where we can tell the story about the church and have a party,” Merritt says. Read on for ideas on putting the fun in fund-raising. (Photo: Rona Proudfoot, Creative Commons. Thanks!)
Summer is just around the corner, and so is the possibility of a slump in your congregation’s giving. Check out these eight ideas from Tithe.ly to keep giving trending in the right direction. Don’t stick your head in the sand and hope it won’t happen. Plan now to avoid the summertime blues. (Photo: David Barrie, Creative Commons)
Author and expert in global philanthropy and member of the Lumbee Tribe, Edgar Villanueva believes it is time for churches to reimagine their relationship with money and step out in faith for the sake of the gospel. “Sunday is the most segregated day of the week, [but] by being mindful about money, the church can […]
Poor money management and an unwillingness to talk about money can put a serious damper on ministry, especially in small congregations. Karl Vaters gives three good reasons that money talk is essential in church culture. You’ll also find helpful links to other articles that he’s written. (Photo: Sultry, Creative Commons. Thanks!)
With so many moving parts to ministry — worship planning, visitation, keeping up the building and grounds, youth programs, Christian education, and on and on — it’s easy to lose track of the financial machinery that keeps everything moving. Here are some great tips on how your congregation can be money savvy. From Crosswalk.com. (Photo: […]
