You don’t need a capital campaign, a high-priced consultant or building project to grow giving in your congregation. You need creativity, planning and smooth execution. This article from Church Leaders gives you 10 ideas. (Photo: Creative Commons)

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You don’t need a capital campaign, a high-priced consultant or building project to grow giving in your congregation. You need creativity, planning and smooth execution. This article from Church Leaders gives you 10 ideas. (Photo: Creative Commons)


Revised Common Lectionary reflection, Proper 20, Year C. September 21, 2025.
The powers, problems and dilemmas about wealth are well discussed in this week’s lessons. Money remains a thorny issue for God’s people who are torn between serving God and wealth. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)


What does the Bible say about time? Seconds, minutes, hours, days, and years are ways we measure time… but how does God measure it? The Bible helps us understand what are we called to do with the time we have been given. From Christianity.com. (Photo: Mat Brown, Pexels.com)


Cryptocurrency is all in the news these days as many investors fawn over into this new financial asset. But what is it, exactly? How is it different from actual money? What are the risks? What are the scams? This article from Brittanica Money explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)


Sleep apnea is a condition that makes you stop breathing while you’re sleep, usually because of a restricted airway. Sleep apnea can cause serious health problems, but it’s highly treatable. The Cleveland Clinic offers a great overview of the condition. (Photo: Creative Commons)


RCL reflection for Proper 19, Year C. Sept. 14, 2025. Forgiveness lies at the heart of God’s freedom agenda for human beings, which is why God is always ready to forgive us again and again. This week’s lessons provide lots of preaching points. Pastor Rob Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)


A jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. With America’s new energy agenda expected to slow down emissions reductions, this could be an omen of things to come. The Guardian reports. (Photo: Pexels)


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)


A typical diverse congregation claims people of all financial abilities and social backgrounds — all of whom are at different places in their faith journey. As a result, a one-size-fits-all approach to stewardship just won’t work. The Episcopal Church Foundation has a better idea. (Photo: Creative Commons)


Financial stress is growing among American workers, affecting every aspect of an employee’s well-being. A survey showed three quarters of workers, including professionals, had trouble affording anything beyond basic needs. Forbes explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
