In this video from the Lake Institute, Dr. Daisy Machado examines the historical relationship between Christianity, money, and the missionary enterprise in Latine and Hispanic communities. The video ends with a conversation with Dr. Jorge Juan Rodriguez V. (Photo: Creative Commons)
It’s a question that arises in many congregations: How do young people learn and practice and internalize generosity into their characters? Generosity is not an immutable characteristic: it can be taught. The Lake Institute on Faith & Giving explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Young adults live in a world where trust in institutions is low, economic precarity is a reality, and social connection through networks rather than institutions. The Lake Institute explores generosity with Gen Z and Gen Alpha. (Photo: Pexels)
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.
Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Washington has rented out some of its space to a Jewish community. It’s a financial win-win for landlord and tenant, but the benefits only begin there. The Lake Institute reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
The economy’s rocky journey over the last few years should cause some soul-searching in America’s congregations, says William Enright, senior fellow at the Lake Institute of Faith & Giving. The key is for leaders to be asking the right questions. (Photo: Lemuel Cantos, Creative Commons)
Religious donors are more likely to be regular in their giving than other philanthropically inclined folks, but that doesn’t mean we can take them for granted, says David King of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving. He offers great tips.
Year’s end is a time to celebrate generosity and invite giving. It’s a chance for churches not only to attend to year-end stewardship but also to build momentum for giving year-round. From Faith & Leadership. (Photo: Olia Danilevich, Pexels)
