Year-end is the one time of year when generosity seems to be a shared expectation and experience. Donors are primed. A year-end campaign can have a big impact on your ministry. From Horizons Stewardship.
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)
Practical ideas to boost your Easter offering
Along with Christmas, Easter is the most-attended Sunday of the year. As such, it presents a great opportunity to not only preach the Gospel but also increase donations. Horizons Stewardship offers tips.
How your church can thrive in our chaotic world
From climate to the war in Ukraine to government gridlock, problems in today’s world overwhelm us all. But with planning, agility and hard work, churches can thrive. Article and webinar from Horizons Stewardship.
Church giving and middle class shrinking. Now what?
Economic, social and philanthropic trends point to difficulty ahead for congregation funding, Joe Park of Horizons Stewardship writes, but he suggests ways to position your church to cope. (Photo: Steve Jurvetson, Creative Commons)
What’s the next big thing in stewardship ministry?
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)
Inflation is affecting your church now! Here’s how
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)
Five simple ways to reorient thinking about generosity
The idea of generosity is simple and appealing to most people, but living into it can be complicated. Unfortunately, past experiences and our ideas about money can hinder living out this important value. Horizons Stewardship explores. (Photo: Mimi_K, Creative Commons)
Overcome these obstacles to fully fund your ministry
Covid 19 has accelerated some trends in church culture that had been simmering, and now leaders are struggling to adapt. Horizons Stewardship suggests eight obstacles to fully funding your ministry — and how to handle them.
Four easy ways to boost year-end giving
Year-end is prime time for charitable giving. How is your church doing? Here are some ideas that can help your congregation finish as strongly as possible. From Horizons Stewardship. (Photo: MattX27, Creative Commons)