It’s been a bruising economic year for many Americans, and congregational finances may show it. To start off the New Year on the right financial footing., the Lewis Center for Church Leadership offers some wise resolutions.
Make Christmas a ‘homecoming’ for many
Many “fallen away” Christians come back for Christmas services. They may enter your church doors, some for the first time. It’s a great opportunity to welcome them and make them feel at home. The United Methodist Church explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Write your best year-end stewardship letter
About one third of all donations arrive in December, and 12 percent of giving happens in the last three days of the year. Now is a great time to craft a year-end letter that will motivate donors. The UMC explains. (Photo: Pexels.com)
Reach more people this Advent and Christmas
Christmas offers your congregation a wonderful opportunity to invite new Christians and lapsed members alike to be part of worship and fellowship. Are you making the most of it? Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Giving and stewardship ideas for Advent
Calling us to examine anew our lives and priorities as we open our hearts for the Messiah’s arrival, Advent is ripe with stewardship possibilities. The Church of England’s Diocese of Southwick offers great ideas and resources. (Photo: Creative Commons)
How do leaders motivate ministry donors?
Leaders have an important role to play in providing the resources their ministry needs to thrive. Through vision, encouragement and example they motivate others, says Florida UMC Bishop Tom Berlin.
Strategies to cultivate year-end offerings
Largely because it marks the end of the tax year and most fiscal calendars, December is the best month for donations at many churches. Church Tech Today offers 10 tips for making the most of year-end giving. (Photo: Pexels)
Take steps to make your congregation safer
Recent incidents of church vandalism and violence have many leaders asking, “How safe is our congregation? And how can we know for sure?” This article from The Lead Pastor offers a handy checklist of 11 things to consider. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)
5 powerful questions for crafting a budget
Many church leaders dread budget preparation as a boring exercise of spreadsheet drudgery. No wonder people dislike it. But things might be different if you saw budgeting as a ministry tool. This article on Carey Nieuwhof’s website explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Trends in congregational offering and attendance
This podcast from Joe Park of Horizons Stewardship focuses on how congregations can respond to the current giving and attendance trends. Strategies include digital engagement, discipleship, adaptive leadership, mission planning and consistent messaging. (Photo: Flickr.com)
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