Church leaders are increasingly worried about achieving financial stability while also obsessing about what the church will look like in the future. The two issues are intertwined. Logan Leadership suggests how to respond faithfully and effectively.
Be transparent and clear in your communications
Communication is crucial in sending the right message about stewardship and the church’s need for resources to fund its mission. The right message, framed well and timed well, goes a long way. The Moravian Ministries Foundation explains. (Photo: Daniel Dionne, Creative Commons)
Mastering ‘the art of the ask’ with donors
Asking potential donors for contributions is not simply a matter of requesting funds; it’s about inspiring belief, instilling confidence, and sparking action. And it’s something every nonprofit leader needs to do. The “generosity genius’ explores how to go about it. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Four principles for one-on-one fundraising
Many church leaders dread asking individual congregants for donations, but development experts say it’s essential. To help remove the nervousness, this article from The Episcopal Church Foundation offers these tips. (Photo by Christina Morillo from Pexels)
Fundraising as a vocation
Many church professionals avoid fundraising like bedbugs, but ensuring that there are financial resources for God’s ministry is an honorable and necessary task. In this essay, two fundraisers share their experience. From Luther Seminary’s Faith+Lead. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Goals for finance and stewardship leaders
Every successful endeavor begins with clear goals. Does your finance and stewardship team have any? Ken Sloane of the United Methodist Church suggests 12 worthwhile goals that could provide focus and direction. (Photo: Pexels)
Church finances: balancing the practical and spiritual
Should a church be run as a prudent business or as spiritual enterprise that cares not for money? The Lewis Center for Church leadership says this false dichotomy is unproductive and suggests a balance. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Martin Luther King Jr. and the soul of leadership
MLK possessed a uniquely dynamic leadership style. As we observe his special day, church leaders can learn from his powerful integration of prayer and contemplation with a profound commitment to decisive and loving action in the world. Transforming Center explores.
Set your congregation stewardship goals for 2025
A New Year, a fresh start. How will your church’s stewardship ministry handle things differently in 2025 than in previous years? It’s a good idea to set some concrete, realistic goals. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores how to make them – and achieve them. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Start your planning today for a successful 2025
An old truism states, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” With that in mind, it may be a good idea to sketch out some ideas, goals and strategies that your congregation wants to achieve in the next year. Smart Church Management can get you started. (Photo: Creative Commons)
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