Research suggests most people would rather give to their churches electronically than the traditional cash or check offering. Wise churches offer a variety of e-giving possibilities. BuildingFaith at Virginia Theological Seminary explores.
Fundraising as a vocation
Many church professionals avoid fundraising like bedbugs, but ensuring that there are financial resources for God’s ministry is an honorable and necessary task. In this essay, two fundraisers share their experience. From Luther Seminary’s Faith+Lead. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Be merciful! Wisdom from ‘the Sermon on the Plain’
RCL reflection, 7th Sunday after Epiphany, Year C. February 23, 2025.
In today’s climate of mean divisiveness, God’s people need to hear – and carry – a message of God’s love and mercy. This week’s Gospel lesson from Jesus’ ‘Sermon on the Plain’ provides perfect material. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Make Lent your faith-boosting season
For centuries, Christians have observed the season of Lent. But what exactly the season all about? And how can modern followers of Jesus use it as a tool to build their faith? This article from Christianity.com explores. (Image: Creative Commons)
How can money be a form of idolatry?
Our culture’s consumer economy is so fueled by an incessant desire for “more” that we might consider it normal, even healthy, to satisfy every want. But when does desire cross into idolatry? And what is idolatry, anyway? This essay from Catholic Exchange explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
What is the link between alcohol and cancer?
The link between alcohol consumption and cancer is not new, but mounting evidence prompted the U.S. Surgeon General to call for warning labels on alcohol containers. What are we to make of it? What are the risks? Science Alert explores. (Photo: Kimery Davis, Creative Commons)
In whom do we trust?
Revised Common Lectionary reflection for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C. February 16, 2025. Sure, we can say we believe in God, but do we trust in the Almighty with our important life decisions? We’re on the wrong path if we trust instead in things of the world. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Photo: Mark Willylis, Creative Commons.)
Strategies to increase your church’s offerings
If your church’s giving is stagnant, it may be because your approaches are stagnant, too. Time to shake things up but don’t know how? This article from Outreach magazine suggests 10 creative ways to increase giving. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Goals for finance and stewardship leaders
Every successful endeavor begins with clear goals. Does your finance and stewardship team have any? Ken Sloane of the United Methodist Church suggests 12 worthwhile goals that could provide focus and direction. (Photo: Pexels)
8 things you need to know about water scarcity
More and more, people are experiencing the climate crisis through water. Floods, drought and changing rainfall patterns are destroying communities, and disrupting wildlife habitat and agriculture. The National Wildlife Federation explains. (Photo: Pexels)
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