In addition to their financial gifts, should time and talent be part of your church appeal? The short answer is: It depends! All the approaches to time and talent stewardship have plusses and minuses. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explains.
U.S. rivers experiencing intense warming
A study of nearly 1,500 river locations over the last four decades shows that the frequency, intensity and duration of heat waves is increasing, posing a threat to many species that are adapted to cooler temperatures. NBC News reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
When debt is a BIG red flag in relationships
Things are going well in your relationship, but then your partner reveals they owe a sizeable amount of money but they have been hiding it from you. The implications are huge for the relationship’s trust, honesty and longevity. ShareSaveSpend.com explores.
How the sin of greed can destroy your life
“Be on your guard against all kinds of greed,” Jesus says in Luke 12:15. To be on our guard, we really need to know what exactly greed is, why is it a sin, and how does it work on our our souls. this article posted on Crosswalk.com explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Take steps to make your congregation safer
Recent incidents of church vandalism and violence have many leaders asking, “How safe is our congregation? And how can we know for sure?” This article from The Lead Pastor offers a handy checklist of 11 things to consider. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)
Here is why you should consider getting a flu shot this year
With all of the talk about vaccines these days, many people are wondering whether and why they might get a flu shot. The American Council on Science & Health explains that although flu shots aren’t perfect, they are worth getting. (Photo: Creative Commons)
‘Woe to us who are at ease’
RCL reflection for Proper 21, Year C. September 28, 2025. Led by Jesus’ parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, this week’s lessons provide plenty of material for a sermon raising questions not only of financial stewardship but also relationships with our needy neighbors. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Ed Yourdon, Creative Commons)
Bill McKibben says inexpensive solar could topple big oil
Even as climate change unleashes increasingly powerful damage to our planet, veteran climate activist Bill McKibben sees hope ahead in the advent of inexpensive solar energy. Yale Climate Connections talks with him. (Photo: Michael Coghlan, Creative Commons)
10 tips to grow generous givers in your church
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)
The heart of stewardship: Whom do you serve?
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)
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