Like a caterpillar emerging from a cocoon to new life as a butterfly, we can help our congregations awaken from Covid-19 to a reality that is deeper, richer and more beautiful. Explore stewarding a new community in this month’s free “Stewardship Toolkit” from SOLI editor Rob Blezard. (Photo: Alias 0591, Creative Commons)
“It is more blessed to give than to receive,” Jesus is quoted as saying in Acts 20:35, but why is that? There is tremendous power in the act of giving. Peter Marty explores this issue in The Christian Century. (Photo: Irish, Creative Commons)
May 2020’s congregational “Stewardship Toolkit” focuses on COVID-19 and the “new normal” to which we will have to adjust as the emergency recedes. In the Toolkit you’ll find an original newsletter article, weekly RCL-based bulletin “Snippets” and links to explore the theme. (Photo © Les Cunliffe – Fotolia.com)
Restrictions on travel and gathering have caused financial pains for churches across the land. When people stay away from church, usually so do their offerings. But creative, proactive and strategic steps can help keep you ministry well funded through the emergency. (This is a follow-up to Rob Blezard’s recent similar post.)
The COVID-19 crises spells financial trouble for many congregations that are suspending group worship and activities. It’s too often the case that people give ONLY when they are physically present in church. There are, however, steps congregational leaders can take to maintain robust ministry and keep donations flowing. (Photo: AJC1, Creative Commons)
The April edition of your free Stewardship Toolkit equips your congregation to explore Creation Care with some web resources and theme centered writings: An original newsletter article and RCL-based Sunday bulletin snippets. Good, consistent communication can enliven your church’s stewardship culture. From SOLI editor Rob Blezard. (Photo: Neil T, Creative Commons)
Everybody wants their church grow, not just in donations and membership, but also in spiritual depth and breadth. Nourishing generosity is a key that can help unlock the potential, says this article from ChurchExecutive.com. Check out the links to other resources, as well. (Photo © laurent hamels – Fotolia.com)
Here is a resource for your church’s monthly stewardship communications: “cut-and-paste” RCL-based “Stewardship Snippets” for Sunday bulletins, an article for your newsletter website. Plus helpful links. This month’s theme is “Steward your soul for a fuller life. By SOLI web editor Rob Blezard. (Photo: Ken, Creative Commons)
Lots of congregations fail to maximize donor potential by appealing to only only one or two ways that people are willing to give. Being aware of annual giving, capital giving, mission giving and legacy giving can help your congregation reach its goals. From the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Washington. (Photo by Lisafx, via Bigstock.com)
In this month of love, challenge your congregation to follow Jesus’s teaching to love their enemies. Really. This month’s Stewardship Toolbox explores the them with an original newsletter article, weekly RCL-based stewardship snippets and links. Good, free stewardship education materials. (Photo: Neil T, Creative Commons)
