Paul urged his readers to make giving a natural and regular part of their Christian walk. He saw it as a way for believers to care for each other and to stay unified in purpose. Here, from Crosswalk.com, are five lessons for your consideration.
How to handle your money ‘God’s way’
It’s no secret that the Bible teaches us to live our lives differently than the world does. And that’s especially true when it comes to money. How the world views, values and teaches about money leads to financial slavery, but God’s way leads to freedom. From Crosswalk.com. (Photo: © Mladen Djordjevic – Fotolia.com)
What did Jesus actually say about money and wealth?
Whether it was Roman-era coinage or it is today’s dollars and cents – no matter the currency – Jesus had plenty to say about money. It’s been said that Jesus talked more about money and wealth than he did about anything except the Kingdom of God. (Photo: Daniel R. Bloom, Creative Commons)
Teach God’s people how (and why) to tithe
Tithing takes serious commitment. But if we invite people to give a hefty portion of their hard-earned income, even for the greatest cause in the world, we need to teach them not only how but also why doing so is in their best interest. Thoughtful essay from Joe McKeever. (Photo: Tax Credits, Creative Commons)
Weekly stewardship Bible devotional
Sure, the weekly Stewardship of Life Institute newsletter gives you fresh resources for your stewardship ministry, but what about continually learning how the Bible informs our personal an corporate stewardship? Crosswalk.com offers a weekly Bible stewardship devotion delivered right to your email box. (Photo © duncanandison – Fotolia.com)
Should I continue to tithe even if I’m furloughed from work?
Coronavirus restrictions have thrown millions of people out of work. This poses a dilemma for those who take pride in giving to church: Is it faithful to decrease an offering in times of personal hardship? From Crosswalk.com. (Photo © James Steidl – Fotolia.com)
Help your church become money savvy
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: […]
How to teach God’s people to tithe
If you’re a tithing skeptic, you probably want to skip this. This is for church leaders who believe that giving a minimum of one-tenth of their income to the Lord’s church is a) scriptural, b) necessary to support the work, and c) an essential part of growing in Christlikeness. From Crosswalk.com. (Photo: Woodleywonderworks, Creative Commons)
Sign Up for a Free Weekly Stewardship Study
Can anybody ever learn enough biblical stewardship? I don’t think so, either. Crosswalk.com offers a really good weekly stewardship Bible study that you can get delivered right to your email box! Each study starts with a brief passage from scripture, offers a stewardship reflection, and then some questions for thought and prayer. From the NIV […]
Is Your Congregation Money Savvy?
Though many leaders prefer to focus on other aspects of ministry, money is an important part of your church’s work, because without it, none of that work would be possible, say authors Aubrey Malphurs and Steve Stroop. So make sure you make financial decisions for your church wisely, faithfully, and legally. Here’s how you can […]
