Most every church leader dreams of receiving a big bequest, but many are totally unprepared for such a gift. There are a lot of “what ifs” to consider. Thinking them through in advance is crucial. The Episcopal Foundation reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
During Lent, almsgiving reminds us of the need look beyond ourselves and extend our hands to the needy. It’s not just about charity, but cultivating a spirit of generosity in our lives. The St. Benedict Center explores. Photo: Creative Commons)
Making time for prayer, devotion and Scripture reading are fine Lenten disciplines, but here’s one that may stretch you in new ways also benefit a ministry of God: Generosity. For Lent, increase — maybe even double — your regular offerings. The Stewardship Guy explores.
God’s people give for all sorts of reasons, but bone-deep generosity has nothing to do with means and everything to do with desire, says Peter Marty in this essay from The Christian Century. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)
Here’s a resource to help frame your year-round stewardship efforts. The Seventh-Day Adventist Church has devised monthly themes and reflections to help explore different aspects of stewardship for 2026. (Image: Creative Commons)
Yes, fall is the traditional season for stewardship efforts, but don’t count out the first months of the year. The seasons of Epiphany, Lent and Easter offer plenty of opportunities to lift up giving. The Episcopal Diocese of Newark explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
December 31 is just days away, and that just means it’s time to give some last-minute encouragement to donors before 2025 ends – and with it the deadline for tax-deductible donations. Donorperfect.com explains. (Image: Creative Commons)
The Advent and Christmas seasons are hard-wired for gratitude and generosity — perfect ingredients for a successful congregational fundraiser. Tired of the same old approaches? The writers at CauseVox.com have 50 good ideas! (Image: Creative Commons)
Did you know that some 30 percent of annual giving takes place in the last weeks of the calendar year? It’s the perfect time to ask your donors for contributions. Carey Nieuwhof outlines some excellent strategies. (Photo: Pexels)
Begun in 2012, GivingTuesday has become a global generosity movement. With the December 2 date still weeks away, your church has plenty of time to plan your own celebration. GivingTuesday.org offers a wealth of tips and resources to help.
