We all want a cleaner planet, but what can I do as an individual? Lutherans Restoring Creation suggests a personal covenant, and its online template and resources can give you direction. (Photo: Portland Seminary, Creative Commons)
Eat more healthfully over the holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and that means lots of parties, get-togethers and and occasions for indulging in delicious foods. It’s easy to overdo it, but keeping some simple principles in mind can help. From the federal Centers for Disease Control.
Breathe new life into the offering’s dry bones
At too many churches, the offering part of the service is the same as it was when grandma was a confirmand. But rather than cease the offering entirely, reboot it freshness and creativity to meet the needs and habits of a new generation. Grace Duddy Pomroy of Luther Seminary explains. (Photo:Don Brown, Creative Commons)
Why should I tithe? A Bible study on money offerings
We don’t make God richer when we tithe. Rather, it’s we who become richer because our generous giving in the name of God frees us from the negative influence that money has on our lives. This Bible study from the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod helps you explore. (Photo: Tax Credits, Creative Commons)
Check out Horizon’s Giving 365 digital library
If you’re looking for good, free stewardship resources for your congregation, the Giving 365 site offered by Horizons Stewardship is a great go-to place. Create a free account login and you’ll have access to a wide variety of quality materials with no obligation. (Photo: Kodomut, Creative Commons)
What church leaders should know about depression
The pandemic has stressed everybody out and caused depression rates to triple, according to a Boston University study. Church leaders can help by learning about depression and talking about it in their faith communities. This article from Crosswalk explains. (Photo: anna shvets pexels.com)
Cut fossil fuel use and save your church money
Saving our planet means we have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and that means cutting our fossil fuel us. Your church can lead the way. EnergyStar, a program of the federal Department of Energy can show your congregation how.
Try a narrative budget for your church this year
People’s eyes generally glaze over when they see a church’s line-item budget. What do all those numbers and categories mean? It’s daunting! A narrative budget helps explain finances in a way people can readily understand … and get behind! From the Center on Faith and Giving.
‘Generosity, Stewardship, and Abundance’
The new book, “Generosity, Stewardship, and Abundance” outlines new directions for stewardship in the post-covid era, says Ken Sloane of the United Methodist Church. It’s a worthwhile investment for any stewardship leaders library. (Photo: Kevin M. Klerks, Creative Commons)
Why half a degree of global warming is a very big deal
To the casual observer, the idea of the earth’s temperature rising another half degree Celcius sounds trivial, yet the consequences are cataclysmic for plants, animals, weather, and of course, humans. This New York Times article explains. (Photo: Roberto Rizzato, Creative Commons)
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