Cancer is a sad reality of modern life, and there’s no bulletproof way to protect yourself. But did you know that most cancers are linked to lifestyle factors that we have enormous control over? You can help minimize your risks by changing your diet and adopting some healthy lifestyle habits. This article from Prevention magazine […]
Become more energy efficient and you’ll cut fossil-fuel consumption AND save money that you can divert to mission. The creative folks at Interfaith Power & Light do a great job providing brilliant ideas and education. Here are 25 easy steps for under $25. Which can you begin in your house of worship? Be sure to check […]
An important part of leadership is the ability to help people change–minds, hearts, and actions. Scientist, law professor, and author Ozan Varol believes that facts don’t change minds. Instead, try getting out of your “echo chamber” and working on your “empathy muscle,” he says. “In the end, it takes courage and determination to see the truth […]
Call it a three-headed beast: People in midlife often face pressures to save for retirement, to pay for children’s education and help their retired parents. What a bind! But you can slay the beast with some realistic goals and sound planning. This article from Everyday Stewardship magazine has some tips. (Photo: Patrick Feller, Creative Commons)
Too many church professionals burn out. Achieving a healthy work-life balance eventually comes down to personal responsibility and discipline. We must make the right choices, and our choices must be influenced by our attitudes and values. Behaviors that flow from our deeply held beliefs help us counter external pressures that keep us from taking care […]
In our hyper-consumeristic North America we can’t teach enough about faith and money.We are bombarded by messages about money — not only from advertising, but also from media, friends, families, and so on. Church is often about the only place folks don’t hear about money. From the Anglican Church of Canada here is a series of […]
This year help your congregation make the connection between God’s creation and something very near and dear to them — their food! A worship service that celebrates and gives thanks to God for the bounty of the earth will also remind parishioners of the seasons of the year, the cycle of life, the value of farms, the need for sustainable care of creation, and the source of our nourishment. What local agriculture can you bring in? Here are some planning resources. (Photo: kkmarais, Creative Commons)
Pope Francis stirred controversy when he recently declared that people should not hesitate to give money directly to the poor. “Help is always right,” the Pontiff said. But is it wise to give your spare change to panhandlers on the street corner? What if they use it for drugs, or booze? What if they’re really […]
It happens to the best of congregations: It’s almost October and you haven’t yet planned a fall stewardship emphasis. It’s too late to pull out the stops and go with a complicated program with a lot of moving parts, but here are four ideas for a simple stewardship campaign. If your congregation hasn’t done much […]
Everybody knows that time management will make you more productive, but did you know that it can make you healthier, too? Getting more done you’ll feel better and less stressed, as well as have more time for relaxation, recreation, relationships or exercise. This article from WebMD gives you some excellent tips on how to manage your […]
