Church leaders pray their congregation is stewarding all its resources effectively and making difference, but how do they know? The Lewis Center for Church Leadership discusses some new ways to gauge success. (Photo: Richard Wagoner via Flickr)
Church giving and middle class shrinking. Now what?
Economic, social and philanthropic trends point to difficulty ahead for congregation funding, Joe Park of Horizons Stewardship writes, but he suggests ways to position your church to cope. (Photo: Steve Jurvetson, Creative Commons)
8 Church trends to watch and help boost attendance
For 2023, Consultant Carey Nieuwhof’s list of trends focuses on how and the decline in church attendance is happening, but more importantly, some things pastors and church leaders can do to help reverse it. Insightful look at demographic shifts and how to cope.
Lead by example to elevate stewardship discourse
The term of “stewardship” gets a bad rap — too narrowly associated with money. Church leaders can help by modeling stewardship to their congregations. From ChurchExecutive. (Photo: Pedro Ribeiro Simões, Creative Commons)
Don’t take a break from stewardship at year end
Year’s end is a time to celebrate generosity and invite giving. It’s a chance for churches not only to attend to year-end stewardship but also to build momentum for giving year-round. From Faith & Leadership. (Photo: Olia Danilevich, Pexels)
Hospitality: A route to abundant stewardship
How does our understanding of abundance and scarcity impact our ability to be hospitable? What do generosity and hospitality share? This Episcopal Network for Stewardship video explores. (Photo: Dru Broomfield, Creative Commons)
Talk about money in church without cringing
Many church leaders would rather talk about cabbage cultivation in Kansas — or anything else – than money. But to be effective and faithful to the ministry, they have to get comfortable. Carey Nieuwhof explores. (Photo: Ron Mader, Creative Commons)
Where to start: A guide for leaders on shifting ground
The crises of recent years have left many faith leaders feeling isolated, unequipped, and doubtful of their vocation. To help, the Lake Institute has prepared a toolkit to help leaders explore a way forward. (Photo: Wilson Malone, Pexels)
What’s the next big thing in stewardship ministry?
It’s more important than ever that a congregation help create a culture of generosity in every aspect of church life. This podcast and article from Horizons Stewardship explores why. (Photo: www.inkmedia.eu, Creative Commons)
Harness the power of stories to reboot your stewardship
Stewardship can be so abstract, but stories break down the barriers to make it personal and relatable. This video from Luther Seminary’s Rethinking Stewardship program explains. (Photo: Mikhail Nilov via Pexels)
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