Here are 17 ideas excerpted from the Rev. Dr. Leah Schade’s book Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology and the Pulpit (Chalice Press, 2015) for helping you become an ecopreacher in 2017. (Photo: aussiegall, Creative Commons)
Teaching Youth about Money and Possessions
Here’s a PDF guide from stewardship.org.uk to help you talk with teens about money and possessions. You’ll find scripture references, games, and thought-provoking questions to help your youth explore stewardship of God’s abundance. (Photo: Wayne Miller, Creative Commons)
MyMoney Five – Keys to Financial Literacy
Earn, Borrow, Save and Protect — these are the five areas involved in managing personal finance, and you can learn all about them at MyMoney.gov, the website of the Federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Browse the site for information on smart banking investing and other topics. (Photo (c) Ariel Grimm, ShareAlike License)
The Most Important Stewardship Job Ever!
It’s not the person who collects the money, counts the money or deposits the money. It’s not the person who heads up the annual campaign or chooses a stewardship theme, writes Rebekah Simon-Peters. It’s not the person who collects the money, counts the money or deposits the money. In fact, the most important stewardship job has […]
Resolutions for Mental Wellness
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, we often focus on getting a better body but ignore our mental health. This article from Time magazine lists some ideas for emotional and mental fitness, drawing on the work of psychologist Guy Winch, who says, ” “If our dental hygiene were as poor as our emotional hygiene, […]
Use this Year-Round Stewardship Calendar
Here is an excellent planning resource! Each month, the church season is explained and a theme is identified around which individual and congregational activities might take place in five recurring categories: Spiritual Growth, Ministry Spotlight, Financial Health, Outside Ourselves and God’s Creation. From the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. (Photo: Philip Chapman-Bell, Creative Commons
A Stewardship Ministry Will Transform Your Church
Launching a stewardship ministry is just one way for your church to gain strength and vitality. This is what stewardship ministry is all about: Giving people practical tools to live life on purpose. I’m talking about finances, yes, but not just finances. We want our members to parent on purpose, love on purpose, and show up […]
Prepare for Those 65 and Older
The number of Americans 65 and older is expected to almost double from 40 million in 2010 to 74 million in 2030. Retirees facing an uncertain future on a fixed income may not be able to give as generously to the church year-by-year, but they will be putting their estate plans and wills in order. Here are some ways your congregation can get ready! (Photo: Garry Knight, Creative Commons)
TED Radio: Giving it Away
You can give away almost anything — your time, money, food, ideas. In this hour, stories from TED speakers who are “giving it away” in new and surprising ways, and the things that happen in return. Their insights into a new world of giving offer important lessons for church leaders. Check out especially Dan Pallotta’s segment. (Photo: Stephen Dann, Creative Commons)
Disposing of Waste Responsibly
4.4 pounds of trash per day? Yes, that’s the amount an average person throws away. In addition to reducing that amount, disposing responsibly matters. Here are some suggestions. (Photo: Grant Hutchins, Creative Commons)
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