When it comes to teaching stewardship, actions speak louder than words. Here’s a great article about “good enough” birthday parties that equips parents to model stewardship for their children. Use these tips to avoid party pressure and model/teach a different way to celebrate. (Photo: Jim Pennucchi, Creative Commons)
A church community garden grows more than produce
It’s not too late to put in a community garden at your church. You can reap healthier relationships with your neighbors, provide fresh produce for needy folks, and use it as a tool to teach about life God’s creation. This United Methodist Church tells how to start. (Photo: USDA, Lance Cheung)
The two biggest church money mistakes
Churches know they have to be very careful with finances, but even the sharpest can may fall into these two related traps related to who really wields spending power, says Karl Vaters of ChristianityToday. Does your congregation have a problem? (Photo: Tal Atlas, Creative Commons)
Five steps before launching a capital campaign
Airline pilots always go through their checklist before takeoff to make sure all systems are go. Here is a preflight checklist for your capital campaign to help give your project the best chances of success. From Kristine Miller of Horizons Stewardship. (Photo by Gynane via BigStockPhoto)
Stress management 101
Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but Americans are dealing with increasing and in many cases untenable levels of stress. Left unchecked, stress can have severe physical and emotional consequences. Check out this website that offers both a quiz to help you learn more about your stressors, ways to manage them, and a host […]
Avoid the summer giving slump
Summer is just around the corner, and so is the possibility of a slump in your congregation’s giving. Check out these eight ideas from Tithe.ly to keep giving trending in the right direction. Don’t stick your head in the sand and hope it won’t happen. Plan now to avoid the summertime blues. (Photo: David Barrie, Creative Commons)
UN issues dire environmental report
As many as one million plant and animal species are now at risk for extinction, according to a summary released earlier this week by the United Nations. The massive assessment points to human alterations to the landscape as the cause. The entire 1,500 page report, written by hundreds of international experts, will be published later this year. (Photo: […]
How to navigate the choppy waters of change
Whether we’re talking church or business, the familiar mantra “Change is the only constant” rings true. It’s easy as a busy leader to forget the importance of navigating the waters of organizational change, as well as how to keep your team on board in the process. Here are six quick tips to review and incorporate in your […]
Growth by practicing ‘irrational generosity’
Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA, practices “irrational generosity” each year through an annual fast and give program to benefit ministries outside the congregation. This year’s fast made a difference in the lives of several students at Howard University, whose student debt was cancelled. This article from Faith & Leadership includes questions for use […]
Here’s the truth: Generosity can’t be taught
Yes, that’s right! We can preach and teach about generosity until the cows come home, but unless there is opportunity to practice it is difficult to become person steeped in generosity and abundance. It takes a combination of teaching and action to nurture generous people. Author and pastor Tim Stevens reflects on his own experience in learning […]
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