As Sunday school and youth groups resume for the fall, here is a dynamite Bible study on Malachi 3:10 that offers practical insight into generosity and tithing. From Youth Group Ministries. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Strategies for effective stewardship campaigns
An annual stewardship drive is more than a way to generate revenue. It can also promote mission, reflection, education and community. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership offers 10 strategies. (Photo: DewFrame, Creative Commons)
Video Blog: Rivers and Streams of Consciousness
Check out the Video Blogs from Lutherans Restoring Creation, posted by Gabrielle Irle, the organization’s Outreach Coordinator. From the family farm in Washington State, Gabrielle speaks about their work and everyday creation care.
Be bold, respond, recommit, and serve
Revised Common Lectionary reflection for Proper 16, Year B. August 25, 2024.
This week’s Gospel and Hebrew Bible readings could help you explore the theme of committee and re-committing to God. And with the fall programs poised to launch, it’s good timing! Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Take these steps to lower your risk for cancer
Cancer is everywhere – and it’s SCARY! But there are plenty of things you can do to prevent cancer, including eating right, exercising, quitting smoking and avoiding carcinogens, The Cleveland Clinic explains. (Photo: Joshua Smith, Creative Commons)
How to know when you have enough to retire
You’ve scrimped and saved, but are you really ready to retire? How are you supposed to figure that out? Here are some helpful calculations that could help you decide whether you can actually take the plunge. From Kiplinger personal finance Newsletter. (Photo: Vlada Karpovic, via Pexels)
September Toolkit: Stewardship of work life
September’s free Stewardship toolkit explores the Priesthood of All Believers and how that blesses all occupations. Newsletter article and weekly bulletin “Snippets.” From SOLI’s Rob Blezard. (Photo: Per Erik Strandberg, Creative Commons)
Sophia/Wisdom. Another dimension of the Almighty
RCL reflection for Proper 15, Year B. Aug. 18, 2024.
This week’s lesson from Proverbs offers the preacher an excellent opportunity to discuss not only biblical wisdom but also a feminine characteristic of God. Sophia/Wisdom complements a traditional masculine notion of God. The Rev. Dr. Linda Bell explores.
July ends 13-month streak of record heat temps
July marked the 13th straight month of record average global heat temperatures, causing much suffering and disruption. Experts warn that the heating trend is unlikely to change. The Guardian reports. (Photo: Takver, Creative Commons).
Stewardship: How churches can get back on track
A major reason stewardship is such a problem in churches is we’ve emphasized the wrong things and failed to teach the right things. What do do about it? This article from Tithe.ly suggests ways to get back on track.
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