It’s a part of every church leader’s learning curve: How to have adult conversation with God’s people about about money. It’s hard, often embarrassing, but engaging people honestly and openly about money is essential, says this writing from the Episcopal Church Foundation. (Photo: Daniel Dionne, Creative Commons)
This is a great all-in-one resource for your congregation’s monthly stewardship communications. You’ll find “cut-and-paste” short “Stewardship Snippets” tied to the RCL readings for every Sunday’s bulletin, articles for your monthly newsletter or website. Also links for resources to “Teach,” “Preach,” “Lead,” “Think’, and “Do” stewardship. Prepared by SOLI web editor Rob Blezard. (Photo: Ken, […]
Earth Day, April 22, falls on a Sunday this year, so why not Celebrate Earth Sunday that day? Make it a celebration of the natural environment. Here are some places to get ideas and resources. EARTH DAY 2016 – Environmental Justice with Indiginous Peoples – From Creation Justice Ministries. Christian communities living in the United States have a […]
Over the past two decades, many Christians have made a dramatic public conversion to environmental causes as the evidence for climate change and other problems has become more apparent. But recent evidence suggests interest in creation care is leveling off or even declining. On Sojourners. (Photo: Takver, Creative Commons)
“There’s a hoax being perpetuated that time management is essentially about technique … All you need are the right tools: paper planner, online calendar, tools to block addictive websites,” writes leadership consultant Margaret Marcuson, who explores deeper issues that can help leaders get a handle on things. (Photo: Robert van der Steeg, Creative Commons.)
Most Americans believe their financial knowledge is pretty good, but financial literacy is on the decline, says the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. How savvy are you? Take the Christian Science Monitor’s online quiz to find out what you know — and what you need to know! (Photo by Alberto G.: Creative Commons)
With flu season in full swing and the highest number of cases reported in years, churches are modifying worship practices to guard against spreading the disease. This informative article from the United Methodist Church has some great tips for minimizing the risk of folks getting sick! (Photo: Lorena Cupcake, Creative Commons)
In the days of yore, kids would see their parents put their envelopes in the offering plate. Now in the age of direct-deposit checking and automatic charitable contributions, it takes some extra effort to teach children about giving and to model generosity for them, says this writer from U.S. Catholic. (Photo: Barney Moss, Creative Commons)
Income varies with the season, but per-member giving remains a reliable indicator of your congregation’s financial health. And churches that see an increase in per-member giving tend to exude some key traits, says church consultant Thom Rainier. See which your church has and which you’d like to develop! (Photo: 401(K) 2012, Creative Commons)
What can a gifted horseman teach church folk about leadership? Quite a lot actually! Read this article and be inspired by 21 leadership lessons from Frédéric Pignon. The vision behind and founder of Cavalia, a world-renowned equine spectacular, Pignon and his wife travel the world inspiring both horses and the people with whom they come in contact. Read on for valuable information! (Photo: Contando Estrelas, Creative Commons)
