The offering plate is still the main avenue for funding in many congregations, which is one reason why many struggle to pay the bills. What’s a church leader to do? The Presbyterian Outlook offers ideas. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Your church should have a gift-acceptance policy
Not every congregational gift should be accepted. Some come with complications, legal or logistical, that render them too much trouble. A clear gift-acceptance policy can help screen them out. The Lead Pastor explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Prepare your congregation for a big endowment gift
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)
The importance of charity and almsgiving in Lent
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)
Make generosity your Lenten discipline
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.
True generosity comes from joy
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)
Monthly stewardship reflections for 2026
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)
Stewardship strategies for the beginning of the year
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)
Not too late to encourage end-of-year donations
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)
Creative fundraising ideas for Christmas
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)
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