Too many churches wait until finances hit the fan — or the basement — before they consider a capital campaign. But even when things are stable there are plenty of good reasons to consider a capital campaign, writes this author from the United Methodist Church. (Photo: Stephen Yeargin, Creative Commons)
God’s people are yearning for tools and help them draw closer to the divine. Here are a number of resources that you can use to help Lent be a time of focus on stewardship of our time, talent, treasure, and planet. From a variety of sources and in a number of formats, this downloadable PDF […]
We’re not even finished with January, but it can be pretty tough to keep those New Year’s health resolutions going. Here are nine solid tips from Healthline to keep you on track toward, or help you reinvent, your goals. (Image: Mikko Koponen, Creative Commons)
Even with recycling efforts over the last two decades, one in three children globally suffers from lead poisoning, according to a recent report from Unicef and the NGO Pure Earth. Safe recycling of used batteries is imperative to lower this number and keep soil and bodies from poisoning. (Image: John Seb Barber, Creative Commons License)
Don’t let the size of your congregation dictate how leaders are equipped to mission. Instead, take a cue from Sandy Plains United Methodist Church in rural North Carolina where they keep “every member in mind” for leadership in church and mission. (Image: Janet Ramsden, Creative Commons)
For many who are blessed with stable jobs and adequate resources, the stimulus money from last year’s federal legislation (and this year’s expected actions) is just gravy on our financial potatoes. Why not donate all or part of it to charity, argues this editorial from The Herald-Bulletin of Anderson, IN.
The World Health Organization now recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity weekly. New guidelines also include people living with chronic conditions and disabilities. Plain and simple, exercise helps us live longer and healthier. (Image: MattX27, Creative Commons)
We could all use a refresher course in gratitude, so this exercise is right on. “Our Daily Gifts” is a contemplative practice that helps participants explore all the gifts we receive from God’s abundance. It may be used in an educational or worship setting, with people of all ages. From the Episcopal Diocese of California. […]
Now that 2020 is in the rear-view mirror, we look with hope and optimism to a better year ahead. Start out the new year right by making some personal and household financial decisions that can help put you on more-solid ground. From msn.com.
You can’t pay all the volunteer leaders in your church for the work they put into your congregation, and you can’t possibly run the church without them. But there are some really terrific ways to reward your folks that won’t tax your budget at all, Carey Nieuwhof explains. (Photo: ThinkPanama, Creative Commons)
