Surprisingly, many churches do not have a finance committee, and many who do lack a clear description of responsibilities. To help, SmartChurchManagment has come up with 11 “must” duties for the finance team.
How to beat stress before it beats you
War, domestic unrest, climate change, rising prices — these are sources of worry on top of our ordinary, everyday stressors. Stress can harm our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Harvard Health offers tips to combat stress. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Water: Essential for life
RCL reflection, Third Sunday in Lent, Year A. March 8, 2028. Water, water, everywhere, but clean drinking water is scarce for many on our planet. Water is as essential for our physical health as Jesus’ living water is for our spiritual health. Karen Johnson Kretschmann explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Get grant funding for your vital ministries
There are many reasons why church leaders don’t even look into grant funding. They think they won’t qualify, or it’s too confusing, or they don’t know where to begin. This article from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership explains all. (Photo: Creative Commons)
The importance of charity and almsgiving in Lent
During Lent, almsgiving reminds us of the need look beyond ourselves and extend our hands to the needy. It’s not just about charity, but cultivating a spirit of generosity in our lives. The St. Benedict Center explores. Photo: Creative Commons)
How you can teach children about generosity
It’s a question that arises in many congregations: How do young people learn and practice and internalize generosity into their characters? Generosity is not an immutable characteristic: it can be taught. The Lake Institute on Faith & Giving explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Digital engagement grows donors and disciples
We all know it’s not our grandfather’s church culture anymore — or even our mother’s! Reaching God’s people today requires some finesse with online and digital technology. Horizon’s Stewardship reports. (Photo: PublicDomainPictures)
How to prepare yourself (and your job) for the AI tsunami
Artificial Intelligence is integrating into the business world at an alarming rate, and analysts predict disruption in up to 40 percent of jobs worldwide. Forbes magazine outlines steps to prepare for the coming wave. (Photo: Creative Commons)
‘Uff da!’ It’s Lent again!
RCL reflection for the First Sunday in Lent, Year A. February 22, 2026. It’s Lent, and Christians worldwide seek to return to God, reorienting our lives and priorities. As our weary souls look at this sinful, weary world, the Temptation of Jesus is a good place to start. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Check out Lenten ‘Fast for Earth 2026’
One way to draw closer to God in Lent is to embrace our role as both “stewards of Creation” and a beloved part of God’s Creation. Lutherans Restoring Creation has created a wonderful daily calendar of actions for Lent 2026. (Photo: Creative Commons)
