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)
Stewarding the health of God’s people is an often-overlooked goal for churches. Many find that a parish nurse, often a volunteer health professional from the congregation, can help fill that important need. This job description from the Westberg Institute, can get your congregation started. (Photo: Lemuel Cantos, Creative Commons)
This six-week series of sermons, bible study and children’s messages will help teach folks not only the spiritual side of money, but also how to manage their household income more effectively. Prepared by the United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina, this 87-page guide provides everything you need. (Photo: Filip Pticek, Creative Commons)
The deadline is March 15, for applications for the latest funding round in the Stewardship of Life Institute’s grant program. Got a creative idea for stewardship education? SOLI is offering grants to help fund projects to advance stewardship in the ELCA. See details inside! (Photo:Stephen Depolo, Creative Commons )
There is compelling scientific evidence that devastating Hurricane Florence is not a fluke of nature, but rather the result of climate change. Axios does a wonderful job of reporting and linking to the studies that paint an overall picture of weather gone wild. (Photo: Roberto Rizzato, Creative Commons)
Here is an all-in-one resource for your congregation’s monthly stewardship communications, education and planning. You’ll find “cut-and-paste” short “Stewardship Snippets” tied to the RCL readings for every Sunday’s bulletin, a newsletter article, and resources to “Teach,” “Preach,” “Lead,” “Think’, and “Do” stewardship. (Photo: Per Erik Strandberg, Creative Commons)
Still not convinced to make regular exercise a priority? This article By Emma from HealthGrinder should erase all doubts. Exercise can give you a better sex life, improve your outlook, help you resist food cravings, help you live longer and stronger — to name just a few benefits. (Photo: Fit Approach, Creative Commons)
