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)
Reduce stress to enjoy live with better health
No shock to anyone that stress can rob your life of enjoyment and contribute to poor health. But what can we do about it? Plenty! This article from Harvard School of Public Health explains why stress is damaging and how to help. (Photo: Bottled Void, Creative Commons)
Bring more transparency to your congregation’s finances
The good news: Charitable giving is on the rise. The bad news: Giving to faith organizations is on the decline. What can religious leaders do to help? Perhaps more transparency would help. This resource from Luther Seminary explores.
Five lessons from Paul on the benefits of giving
Paul urged his readers to make giving a natural and regular part of their Christian walk. He saw it as a way for believers to care for each other and to stay unified in purpose. Here, from Crosswalk.com, are five lessons for your consideration.
How to fix your biggest problem in ministry funding
As established patterns of giving have eroded in our congregations in recent years, giving has become much less reliable. Church leaders need to be aware of the changes and take proactive steps to counter them. Good advice from Horizons Stewardship.
Better practices for your annual campaign
Lots of annual campaigns flop because their underlying ideas are weak and flawed. But you don’t want that to happen to yours, right? Here are some ideas for navigating your campaign into the port of success. From the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Wash.
All about alcoholism and how to deal with it
A legal drug, alcohol poses enormous risk of becoming habitual or addictive — with disastrous consequences to individuals, families and communities. But why is it so harmful and what can we do about it? Psychology Today gives an authoritative overview. (Photo: Insomnia cured here, Creative Commons)
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