In addition to their financial gifts, should time and talent be part of your church appeal? The short answer is: It depends! All the approaches to time and talent stewardship have plusses and minuses. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explains.
10 tips to grow generous givers in your church
You don’t need a capital campaign, a high-priced consultant or building project to grow giving in your congregation. You need creativity, planning and smooth execution. This article from Church Leaders gives you 10 ideas. (Photo: Creative Commons)
To encourage giving, meet donors where they are
A typical diverse congregation claims people of all financial abilities and social backgrounds — all of whom are at different places in their faith journey. As a result, a one-size-fits-all approach to stewardship just won’t work. The Episcopal Church Foundation has a better idea. (Photo: Creative Commons)
‘Christ before us’ annual giving campaign toolkit
Every year the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC, offers an annual giving toolkit to guide their congregations’ efforts. This year’s is built around the theme ‘Christ before us.” It’s chock full of good ideas for any church. (Photo: Pexels)
Ten strategies for effective giving campaigns
A commitment campaign or stewardship drive can be so much more than a money generator. It can also be a time for spiritual reflection, mission education, teaching stewardship, and fostering shared purpose. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores.
Strategies for effective stewardship campaigns
A well-executed stewardship campaign can be a time not only for financial matters but also spiritual reflection, mission education, teaching the theology of stewardship, and fostering a sense of shared purpose. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership offers tips. (Photo: Creative Commons)
8 ways to avoid the summer giving slump
Vacations, weekend getaways, sports events and nature outings – there lots of reasons people attend church less. But reduced attendance doesn’t have to mean reduced income. UM Foundation of Louisiana offers tips. (Photo: Creative Commons)
A church’s ‘reverse tithe’ sparks generosity
What was a church going to do with a $500,000 windfall? Well, it tithed the amount to congregants, giving everyone $242 to put toward helping others. It sparked an outpouring of generosity. Faithward.org explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Ten certain ways to turn off your donors
The relationship between a church and its donors is sacred. When nurtured, this relationship flourishes, but some pitfalls can alienate those who contribute to your cause. The UMC’s Ken Sloane lists common blunders. (Photo: Bark, Creative Commons)
Help congregants learn why and how to give
The principle is simple: Help people learn why and how they should give, and your congregation will likely get the resources it needs for mission. This article from Crosswalk.com gives you some great advice. (Photo: Timur Weber, via Pexels)
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