Summer is just around the corner, and so is the possibility of a slump in your congregation’s giving. Check out these eight ideas from Tithe.ly to keep giving trending in the right direction. Don’t stick your head in the sand and hope it won’t happen. Plan now to avoid the summertime blues. (Photo: David Barrie, Creative Commons)
Author and expert in global philanthropy and member of the Lumbee Tribe, Edgar Villanueva believes it is time for churches to reimagine their relationship with money and step out in faith for the sake of the gospel. “Sunday is the most segregated day of the week, [but] by being mindful about money, the church can […]
Poor money management and an unwillingness to talk about money can put a serious damper on ministry, especially in small congregations. Karl Vaters gives three good reasons that money talk is essential in church culture. You’ll also find helpful links to other articles that he’s written. (Photo: Sultry, Creative Commons. Thanks!)
Talking about money in church is hard! And complicated. So you’re going to make mistakes. But don’t let that stop you. Here are the 10 biggest mistakes that leaders make when talking about money — and how to avoid them. From Tithe.ly. (Photo: Daniel Dionne, Creative Commons)
With so many moving parts to ministry — worship planning, visitation, keeping up the building and grounds, youth programs, Christian education, and on and on — it’s easy to lose track of the financial machinery that keeps everything moving. Here are some great tips on how your congregation can be money savvy. From Crosswalk.com. (Photo: […]
Here’s a brainy, challenging read from The Guardian about how economics has become a new faith — promising adherents a path to security, comfort and material salvation. Why not tackle this as a study group, sharing your own experiences of the marketplace’s hold over your soul. (Photo: epSos.de, Creative Commons)
Should a pastor know how much people give? Some call it a “third rail” of ministry — touch it get zapped! Others say the knowledge is essential to good ministry. This United Methodist Church article discusses up the pros and cons while also lifting up ways to encourage healthy talk about money in church.
Nobody said it would be easy to talk about money in the congregation, but it need not be impossible. Here, from tithe.ly.com, is a concise rundown of some of the most common mistakes when it comes to talking about money — and how to overcome them! (Photo: Tal Atlas, Creative Commons)
Money talk may be the biggest taboo in the church today—even more than sexuality. It seems that the principalities and powers of our age have stuffed a gag into the mouths of our preachers, prophets and sages. Lack of transparency and conversation may mask a deeper spiritual issue. From the Mennonite Church USA. (Photo: Brandon […]
The end of the accounting year always means lots of work and headaches for the church finance team, but this article can help them get through it in accordance with legal and bookkeeping proficiency. From FreeChurchAccounting.com. (Photo: www.SeniorLiving.Org, used by permission)
