Every successful endeavor begins with clear goals. Does your finance and stewardship team have any? Ken Sloane of the United Methodist Church suggests 12 worthwhile goals that could provide focus and direction. (Photo: Pexels)
Church finances: balancing the practical and spiritual
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)
Martin Luther King Jr. and the soul of leadership
MLK possessed a uniquely dynamic leadership style. As we observe his special day, church leaders can learn from his powerful integration of prayer and contemplation with a profound commitment to decisive and loving action in the world. Transforming Center explores.
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)
Start your planning today for a successful 2025
An old truism states, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” With that in mind, it may be a good idea to sketch out some ideas, goals and strategies that your congregation wants to achieve in the next year. Smart Church Management can get you started. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Make the most of Christmas services
No time in the church year besides Christmas presents a better opportunity for invitation and outreach. Is your congregation ready? This article from Crosswalk.com offers commonsense advice for making the most of Christmas. (Photo: Son of Groucho, Creative Commons)
Steward your volunteers well in this busy season
December is crunch time for many churches as special Advent and Christmas services and programs take priority. But managing the needed volunteers can be overwhelming. Smart Church Management offers helpful ideas. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Ride the wave of year-end donor generosity
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.
Who’s giving to churches? When? How much?
The more church leaders knows about giving trends, the better they can plan approaches for fundraising, budgeting and operating. Carey Nieuwhof has rounded up all the statistics you need. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Bad economic times can be church good times
Tough economic times can cause uncertainty, but your congregation can see them as an opportunity rather than an obstacle for growth and ministry. Carey Nieuwhof explores how. (Photo: Creative Commons)
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