In this engaging article from Harvard Divinity School, theologian Harvey Cox weighs in on the prosperity gospel. ” There’s not a single biblical view of wealth, but underlying all of it … is the bias of God for the left out, the poor, the marginalized, the orphans, and the widows,” Cox says. (Photo: Mark Willis, […]
Talking money in church is often unpopular, but sustaining a vibrant church requires diligent financial management. That’s why it’s important to have a crack finance committee that can handle 11 essential tasks, says Smart Church Management. (Photo: Ken Teegardin, SeniorLiving.Org)
We all want to believe that everyone who volunteers to count the offering at church is above taking from the till, but humans are imperfect. In this blog post startCHURCH lists some ways to reduce temptation and help keep church money safer. (Photo: Acousticgirl, Creative Commons)
When money comes your way, your first instinct on what to do with ittmay say a lot about your money personality. Are you a saver, spender, giver, or acquirer? Or some combination of them. Stewardship author and speaker Grace Duddy Pomroy explores this issue in her blog. (Photo: Steven DePolo, Creative Commons)
Capital campaigns can help inspire giving and achieve ministry milestones, but they require careful thought and thorough planning. Joe Parks of Horizons Stewardship identifies questions that church leaders should consider before a campaign. (Photo: Stephen Yeargin,Creative Commons)
Philanthropy has taken an interesting turn because of the Covid-19 crisis. Responding to their neighbors in financial hardship, donors have increased giving to efforts that directly meet the needs of families and individuals, the Stanford Social Innovation Review reports. (Photo: Staffs Live, Creative Commons)
Where can you find the most generous Christians in the United States, whose Jesus’ followers give an average of 2.5 percent of incomeAnd, generally speaking, who are they, anyway? The answers revealed in this Christianity Today article may just surprise you. (Photo by Lisafx, via Bigstock.com)
The global pandemic has caused plenty of stress in our churches, and not the least of these is a downturn in giving. Instead of fretting, church leaders should get busy, says consultant Margaret Marcuson, in this essay from Luther Seminary. (Photo: Images of Money, Creative Commons)
Though poverty is a real affliction for those who do not earn a living wage, many families with decent incomes experience chronic financial trouble because they don’t know how to manage their money. Dave Sanford suggests some strategies that can help couples get a handle on their money. (Photo: Anssi Koskinen, Creative Commons)
THE COVID-19 Pandemic has changed church as we know it, including how we approach church finance and giving. The United Methodist Church offers 10 practical ideas for church financial leaders to consider and adapt for use in their contexts. (Image: “Offering plates glow,” Don Brown, Creative Commons License)
