Folks can learn a lot about stewardship through this simple lesson dealing with the “french fry tax” that many youth and children have to endure. This funny, well-done Youtube video explains it all in about two minutes. Perfect for Sunday school, youth group or a temple talk. (Photo: Keith McDuffee, Creative Commons)
More than 4 million Americans live in places where contaminants in drinking water exceed a legal limit, the Evironmental Working Group has found, and a new database EWG has established enables residents to key in their ZIP code and find out how their own water checks out. Read about it from Citylab.com. (Photo: Russellstreet, Creative […]
With the possibilities for small-church budgeting being so flexible, are there guidelines that are universal? Writing in ChristianityToday.com, Karl Vaters says there are. He lists nine principles that can help leaders develop a budget that will serve the ministry needs and keep the church’s financial train on track. (Photo: taxcredits.net, Creative Commons)
“If you’re going to be effective in ministry, you have to become comfortable talking about money. Few church leaders I know are,” writes church consultant Carey Nieuwhof. Those who don’t address money are generally leading their congregations to bankruptcy. Nieuwhof offers seven good ideas. (Photo: www.inkmedia.eu, Creative Commons)
The Lutheran World Federation is urging members to raise their voices and take action after the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s report that warned of dire consequences by 2040 if the world does not address greenhouse gas emissions. Read the statement and click on the link to the IPCC report. (Photo: Takver, Creative Commons)
Here are essential “tools” for your monthly stewardship effort. The Toolbox is MSWord file with “cut-and-paste” bulletin blurbs, a newsletter article and liks for resources to “Teach,” “Preach,” “Think’, and “Do” stewardship. This month’s theme is Stewardship and Gratitude. (Photo: Dylan Foley, Creative Commons)
Balanced diet, regular exercise and judicious use of medications and supplements may all help one to live a longer and healthier life, but research shows that those factors are less important than positive attitude and simply maintaining a good assessment of your wellbeing. From Psychology Today. (Photo: Barney Moss, Creative Commons)
From styrofoam cups at coffee hour to paper towels in the restrooms, churches generate a lot of waste. But by diligent recycling, composting and cutting paper and plastic consumption, your church can reduce that waste. Check out how Church of the Nativity in Raleigh, N.C., is encouraging the Zero Waste Church. (Photo: UofSLibrary, Creative Commons)
Some fall stewardship campaigns are like autumn leaves — predictable and easy for folks to take for granted. But a little creativity and technical know-how can boost your campaign to another level. This resource from the United Methodist Church explains how. (Photo: Niuton may, Creative Commons)
Many church leaders avoid talking about stewardship, yet they can greatly influence the understanding of money and stewardship in the life of a congregation. Generous giving is a spiritual gift that requires cultivation and growth, like any aspect of one’s Christian formation. Consultant David S. Bell explains. (Photo: Grublee, via Bigstockphoto.com)
