An effective finance committee proposes a budget; then raises, manages, and distributes the financial resources to support the congregation. How? The United Methodist Church explains.
Tips for managing your congregation’s finances
All the variables involved make church finances complicated. You never know exactly how much income you’ll have, and unplanned expenses (replacing a boiler) are always lurking. SmartChurchMangement has suggestions.
Last-minute 2023 stewardship campaign ideas
So, fall 2023 crept up on you and you don’t have a stewardship plan? Well, it happens. Not to worry. Here are three easy and simple ideas you can implement before year’s end. From SOLI’s web editor Rob Blezard.
Where to start when you don’t know what to do
Congregations face so many problems, it’s easy for church leaders to get overwhelmed. This excellent free diagnostic tool from the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving can help clarify a way forward with the help of suggested resources. (Photo: Mimi K., Creative Commons)
‘The church is not broke’
Though many congregations are challenged by less in offerings, as a whole churches control trillions of dollars worth of assets. Author Mark Elsdon suggests strategies to invest more resources into mission. From Faith & Leadership. (Photo: John Guccione, Pexels)
Stewardship campaign resources at no cost
Tearing your hair out looking for resources? The Center for Faith & Giving (Disciples of Christ), has opened its archive of stewardship campaign resources at no charge (though they suggest a nominal donation). (Photo: Varkle69, Creative Commons)
How your church can thrive in our chaotic world
From climate to the war in Ukraine to government gridlock, problems in today’s world overwhelm us all. But with planning, agility and hard work, churches can thrive. Article and webinar from Horizons Stewardship.
5 factors that affected your church’s income in 2022
Coming out of the pandemic in 2022, churches celebrated signs of hope as people returned. But if giving did not increase as well, there may be some factors at work beyond your control. The UMC’s Ken Sloan explores.
What’s the role of the pastor in steward leadership?
Money is often a taboo area for pastoral leaders. Many congregations keep clergy away from anything involving money. What’s the proper role? Stewardship guru Chick Lane explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
5 ways to abolish a scarcity mindset at your church
A scarcity mindset – when everyone is preoccupied with what the organization lacks – is epidemic in too many churches. It stifles growth, innovation and hope. Leadership expert Carey Nieuwhof explores the dangers and how to fight it.
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