If churches are to help a new generation of givers embrace pledging, it’s critical to frame the conversation around spiritual rather than institutional needs. Pledging is a vital spiritual discipline that helps us grow in generosity and faith. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explains.
In today’s religious climate, many churches struggle to make ends meet as weekly offerings decline. To cope, some are finding creative ways to add new income sources. Luther Seminary’s Grace Pomroy suggests several strategies. From the Lewis Center for Church Leadership.
An annual stewardship drive is more than a way to generate revenue. It can also promote mission, reflection, education and community. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership offers 10 strategies. (Photo: DewFrame, Creative Commons)
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)
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).
Christmas offers a great opportunity to bring both new visitors and fallen-away members into your congregation. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership offers tips to make the most of it this year. (Photo: Pascal Volk, Creative Commons)
More than 2,300 Scripture passages talk about money, so obviously it’s something Christians should ponder carefully and faithfully. Callie Picardo, author of Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving discusses. From the Lewis Center for Church Leadership.
Every donor appreciates a thank you. And forgetting to say “thanks” can lead some donors to feel chagrined – and reluctant to give again. Stewardship expert Charles Lane suggests ways to show thanks. (Photo: Orin Zebest, Creative Commons)
Many churches have lopsided budgets — spending too much in some areas and not enough in others. How can your church achieve a better balance? From the Lewis Center for Church Leadership.
What if tithes and offerings no longer support your church’s operations? How can you create multiple streams of income? This Q & A from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores. Listen or read. (Photo: National Hurricane Center)
