Use our monthly Toolbox to keep your congregation thinking about stewardship with a free original newsletter article, weekly Sunday bulletin “Stewardship Snippets” and links to dig into a stewardship theme. This month: “Your perfect Christmas gift.’” (Photo: Per Erik Strandberg, Creative Commons)
Worship attendance is flat or declining in many faith traditions, but there is good news. “Despite a narrative of decline for religiosity in America,” says David P. King, director of the Lake Institute, “there’s a wide diversity of what’s happening. A decline in participation does not necessarily equate with (a decline) in finances.” In fact, nearly half […]
The most successful stewardship programs happen when the leaders and congregation have the right attitude — it’s all about God and God’s purposes. Otherwise, it’s just fundraising. But with the right attitude in place, here are some changes that will increase giving. From SeniorPastorCentral.com. (Photo © James Steidl – Fotolia.com)
The November edition of your free monthly “Stewardship Toolbox” is now available, with weekly Sunday bulletin blurbs based on the Lectionary, an original newsletter article and links to resources — all to aid your stewardship communication and ministry. This month’s theme: “A month of Thanksgiving.” (Photo © Les Cunliffe – Fotolia.com)
The October edition of your free monthly “Stewardship Toolkit” is now available, with weekly Sunday bulletin blurbs based on the Lectionary, an original newsletter article and links to resources — all to aid your stewardship communication and ministry. This month’s theme: “Wants, needs and the path to contentment.” (Photo: Ken, Creative Commons)
Now is the time to introduce legacy giving to your congregation. Options like Charitable Remainder Unitrusts (CRUTs) afford homeowners a great way to both multiply assets and make a generous legacy gift to the church. Check out this article from the Episcopal Church Foundation and begin educating congregants about this and other planned giving options. (Photo: […]
Perfect for a fall campaign in Year C, here is Embrace Generosity is complete stewardship emphasis guide for your congregation — an RCL-based five-week program of study, sermons, worship guides, handouts and more. Click here for an Word copy that will enable you to cut and paste for your own needs. (Photo: Gayle Nicholson, […]
Your monthly “Stewardship Toolbox” is here, with weekly Sunday bulletin blurbs based on the Lectionary, an original newsletter article and links to resources — all to aid your stewardship communication and ministry. This month’s theme: “Stewardship of your intelligence and gifts.” (Photo: Per Erik Strandberg, Creative Commons)
Because fall is the biggest giving time for many congregations, it’s a great idea to launch your fall stewardship efforts with a bang! Still working on your plans? Here are some ideas to get you going from ChurchMarketingSucks. (Photo: Matt Biddulph, license CC BY-SA 2.0 )
Use our monthly Toolbox to keep your congregation thinking about stewardship with a free original newsletter article, weekly Sunday bulletin “Stewardship Snippets” and links to dig into a stewardship theme. This month: “Deceived by ‘the lie of more!’” (Photo: © f9photos – Fotolia.com)
