Breaking the taboo about money talk can be fruitful for congregations, a new study shows. The more congregations talk about money, the more likely they are to see a corresponding increase in giving, according to the National Study of Congregations’ Economic Practices. (Photo: Bev8200, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks!)
Sound money management ideas from the Amish
The Amish are best known for their plain clothing, simple living, and lack of modern technology. They’re also likely the only financial planner you’ll ever need, says this writer, who lifts up some very basic ideas that can drastically simplify your life and help you get onto sound financial footing. (Photo: “Amish” by PilotGirl, Creative […]
A brief history of money in the Bible and Christian church
Both the Old and New Testament tell us a lot about wealth and money, but Christians through the ages have found different nuances that fit their time and contexts. This article from the Church History Institute gives a nice overview of how faithful people have understood money and its role in our lives and cultures. […]
Harness the amazing power of ‘Thank you!’
How often do you thank those who give to your church? For most congregations the answer is, “Not nearly often enough!” It’s too bad, because saying thank you is one of the simplest and most effective ways to cultivate a climate of generosity. Check out these five creative suggestions! (Photo: Marco Verch Professional Photographer and […]
The life-changing magic of making do
Tired of all your stuff? Perhaps the antidote to endless, thoughtless consumption lies not in purging ourselves of the stuff we own, but rather, redefining our relationship with stuff altogether. Interesting reading from Canada’s Globe and Mail. (“sewing-2” by Pixelbertie is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 )
It’s not too late to avoid the summer slump
Putting some simple stewardship practices into place can help your congregation both avoid the summer giving slump and prepare for strong fall season. Rich Birch of Unseminary shares his five best ideas that you can use or adapt for your context. (Photo: Joao Lavinha, Creative Commons)
Make stewardship fun for your congregation
Pastor and author Carol Howard Merritt believes the first rule of stewardship planning is to have fun. “Stewardship should be a time of great celebration, where we can tell the story about the church and have a party,” Merritt says. Read on for ideas on putting the fun in fund-raising. (Photo: Rona Proudfoot, Creative Commons. Thanks!)
The two biggest church money mistakes
Churches know they have to be very careful with finances, but even the sharpest can may fall into these two related traps related to who really wields spending power, says Karl Vaters of ChristianityToday. Does your congregation have a problem? (Photo: Tal Atlas, Creative Commons)
Avoid the summer giving slump
Summer is just around the corner, and so is the possibility of a slump in your congregation’s giving. Check out these eight ideas from Tithe.ly to keep giving trending in the right direction. Don’t stick your head in the sand and hope it won’t happen. Plan now to avoid the summertime blues. (Photo: David Barrie, Creative Commons)
Reimagine Your Church’s Relationship with Money
Author and expert in global philanthropy and member of the Lumbee Tribe, Edgar Villanueva believes it is time for churches to reimagine their relationship with money and step out in faith for the sake of the gospel. “Sunday is the most segregated day of the week, [but] by being mindful about money, the church can […]
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