Many church leaders dread budget preparation as a boring exercise of spreadsheet drudgery. No wonder people dislike it. But things might be different if you saw budgeting as a ministry tool. This article on Carey Nieuwhof’s website explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
This podcast from Joe Park of Horizons Stewardship focuses on how congregations can respond to the current giving and attendance trends. Strategies include digital engagement, discipleship, adaptive leadership, mission planning and consistent messaging. (Photo: Flickr.com)
The traditional metrics for church growth and sustainability are the number of people in the pews and the dollars in the offering plate. Other ways of looking at church vitality are helpful. Luther Seminary’s Grace Duddy Pomroy explores. (Photo: Steve Jurvetson, Creative Commons)
Church stewardship is about managing God’s resources wisely. This article from ‘The Lead Pastor’ explores biblical foundations and offers 10 practical tips for church leaders. Packed with good insights. (Photo: Pedro Ribeiro Simões, Creative Commons)
Face it: The building where you worship, teach, fellowship, minister, feed your sheep – among other routine tasks – is a tremendous asset that must be kept clean in good shape. Smart Church Management offers tips for stewarding your building. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Here are resources you can really sink your teeth into. Gospel in Life has assembled a 10-part teaching/preaching series from the late Rev. Dr. Timothy Keller. Each audio segment explores an aspect of steward leadership.
When was the last time you had a conversation with congregants about generosity that was not connected to fundraising? Engaging God’s people about generosity and faith helps improve both. The Lake Institute for Faith & Giving explains.
If your nonprofit wants to build a sustainable future, it must pivot to transformational relationships, diversified, recurring funding streams, and data-backed impact storytelling. Horizons Stewardship tells how. (Photo: Creative Commons)
One of the most respected voices in Protestant Christianity, the recently deceased Martin Marty left a legacy of deep insight into about faith, leadership, and community. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores.
Church leaders are increasingly worried about achieving financial stability while also obsessing about what the church will look like in the future. The two issues are intertwined. Logan Leadership suggests how to respond faithfully and effectively.
