Church leaders are increasingly worried about achieving financial stability while also obsessing about what the church will look like in the future. The two issues are intertwined. Logan Leadership suggests how to respond faithfully and effectively.
Ten certain ways to turn off your donors
The relationship between a church and its donors is sacred. When nurtured, this relationship flourishes, but some pitfalls can alienate those who contribute to your cause. The UMC’s Ken Sloane lists common blunders. (Photo: Bark, Creative Commons)
The seductively sweet danger of sugar
Declaring “sugar is toxic,” Robert Kennedy Jr. recently touched off a firestorm of controversy, but studies show that the Health and Human Services Secretary was not wrong in his assessment. Too much sugar is linked to all sorts of problems. Harvard Medical School reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
We are witnesses!
RCL reflection. 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C. April 27, 2025. Now that we’ve rung the bells and sung “Jesus Christ is Risen Today,” the question looms: Now what? This week’s Lectionary lessons tell us that we are to be witnesses to Jesus! Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Image: Detail, “Doubting Thomas” by Caravaggio, 1602-03)
How Pope Francis influenced global climate action
More than his predecessors, Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88, spoke out on social issues, including climate change. This essay looks at the legacy the late Pontiff had on climate change. From Scientific American. (Photo: Semilla Luz, Creative Commons)
Bible study: God’s view on wealth and possessions
Our culture is saturated and obsessed with money – so much so that even the most devout Christians fail to see it. This Bible study CRU looks at passages from Luke’s Gospel and Paul’s Letter to Romans to help discern how God looks at wealth and what that means for God’s people. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Living as witnesses to the resurrected Christ
RCL reflection for Easter Sunday, Year C. April 20, 2025. Easter marks not only the culmination of Jesus’ earthly ministry, but also a launching point for our resurrection living. And key to that is a call to be witnesses to Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. The Rev. Micah Krey explores.
What you need to know about the flexitarian diet
“Flexitarian” is a word cross of “flexible” and “vegetarian,” and is attractive alternative to those who want the benefits of a vegetarian diet but aren’t ready or willing to forego meat. What’s it all about? The Cleveland Clinic explains. (Photo: foodswings, Creative Commons)
A brief biblical study of stewardship
Teachers and students alike can use this handy one-page guide to understand the basics of biblical stewardship. Provides a good overview and inspiration for discussion. Posted by Bible Baptist Church, Madison, Ohio. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Help congregants learn why and how to give
The principle is simple: Help people learn why and how they should give, and your congregation will likely get the resources it needs for mission. This article from Crosswalk.com gives you some great advice. (Photo: Timur Weber, via Pexels)
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