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)
A shift in focus
The traditional metrics for church growth and sustainability are the number of people in the pews and the dollars in the offering plate. Other ways of looking at church vitality are helpful. Luther Seminary’s Grace Duddy Pomroy explores. (Photo: Steve Jurvetson, Creative Commons)
‘Church Stewardship: A Pastor’s Handbook’
Church stewardship is about managing God’s resources wisely. This article from ‘The Lead Pastor’ explores biblical foundations and offers 10 practical tips for church leaders. Packed with good insights. (Photo: Pedro Ribeiro Simões, Creative Commons)
How are you stewarding your building?
Face it: The building where you worship, teach, fellowship, minister, feed your sheep – among other routine tasks – is a tremendous asset that must be kept clean in good shape. Smart Church Management offers tips for stewarding your building. (Photo: Creative Commons)
What does it mean to be a steward leader?
Here are resources you can really sink your teeth into. Gospel in Life has assembled a 10-part teaching/preaching series from the late Rev. Dr. Timothy Keller. Each audio segment explores an aspect of steward leadership.
Church leaders’ role in generosity conversations
When was the last time you had a conversation with congregants about generosity that was not connected to fundraising? Engaging God’s people about generosity and faith helps improve both. The Lake Institute for Faith & Giving explains.
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