Should a church be run as a prudent business or as spiritual enterprise that cares not for money? The Lewis Center for Church leadership says this false dichotomy is unproductive and suggests a balance. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Set your congregation stewardship goals for 2025
A New Year, a fresh start. How will your church’s stewardship ministry handle things differently in 2025 than in previous years? It’s a good idea to set some concrete, realistic goals. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores how to make them – and achieve them. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Why pledging still matters
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.
Why not find new sources of income for to your church?
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.
Strategies for effective stewardship campaigns
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)
Working through grief when budget cutting
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)
Trends affecting church leadership this year
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).
7 suggestions for reaching more people this Christmas
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)
How does our faith affect our relationship with money?
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.
Always remember to say thank you!
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)
