A onetime banker and now a pastor, the Rev. William B. MacLean does a deep dive into the Bible to explore the meaning, purpose and responsibility associated wealth for a follower of Jesus. A weighty and thought-provoking read from Luther Seminary’s Word and World.
Contrary to what many think, the Bible does NOT say money is the root of all evil. The relevant Scripture passage is more nuanced, giving Christians much to think about. Jamie Rohrbaugh from iBelieve.com offers some good observations. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal and financial information. The Federal Trade Commission explains how to identify and foil phishers. (Photo: Creative Commons)
The the digital age has made things easier for a lot of us — including scammers! Sophisticated data miners pose risks to your church’s membership and financial information. This column by the UMC’s Ken Sloan offers tips on foiling them.
How will 2024 be better financially for you than 2023? Resolutions can certainly help, and Kiplinger’s financial can help, with these 14 suggestions for getting your finances on track for this year. (Photo: Steven Depolo, Creative Commons)
Stewardship is about money, but it’s not only about money. This essay from the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Wash., helps put money in its proper place in an overall theology of abundance. (Photo: epSos .de, Creative Commons)
It’s important to have a well-written and always-followed policy for handling cash donations. Why? For those who handle finance, cash presents a strong temptation to embezzle. Smart Church Management explains.
Endowing one’s pledge is the ideal way for some church members to support their church long after their passing. It involves donating enough money to keep their pledge in perpetuity. The Episcopal Church Foundation.
A narrative budget helps folks connect the congregation’s finances with the mission that we are accomplishing in the world. The Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation has a nice package of resources to get you started. (Photo: Taxcredit, Creative Commons)
Whether your church has an endowment fund or is considering establishing one, here are some important considerations from the National Council of Nonprofits. (Photo: Pongsajapan, Creative Commons)
