RCL reflection for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year B. April 21, 2024. The lessons for “Good Shepherd Sunday” reveal that Jesus calls us to “go and do likewise.” A good sermon could say why and suggest how. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)
“What is Christian giving? The Bible helps us to answer this question,” begins a 10-page PDF that looks at Scripture to illuminate important aspects of stewardship — Gifts from God, Giving Time, Giving Talent, and Giving Money. A nice primer from the Church of Scotland.
Every church leader wants a stable income stream to keep the important ministries going smoothly. Question in these uncertain times is, how? Ken Sloane of the United Methodist Church offers six ideas. (Photo: Creative Commons)
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).
It makes the world go round, it is much desired, and the love of it the root of all evil. What is it? It’s money, and it occupies a central place in our lives. But what is it, exactly? This essay from the University of Minnesota Library’s Principles of Economics explains. (Photo: Steven DePolo, Creative Commons.
Climate change is intensifying natural disasters. 2023 set a record for the number of weather disasters that cost $1 billion or more. The National Wildlife Federation explores. (Photo: Takvar, Creative Commons)
With a rise in global cancer rates, especially among people under 50 in the developing world, it’s important to know how to reduce your cancer risk. Harvard Medical School offers these commandments. (Photo: Creative Commons)
