How are you managing your Annual Stewardship Campaign this fall? It’s one of the major program areas of the church that has been impacted by the pandemic. Here some ideas to spark your creativity and planning. From the Episcopal Church Foundation.
Calculate the cost of space use at your church
How much does it really cost to operate your building ? Sure, you can add up the budget line items for heat, electricity, custodial services and so on, but that gives you only the total. This downloadable spreadsheet will help you calculate the cost per foot, per hour. From the Episcopal Church Foundation. (Photo: Anssi […]
Abundance vs. sufficiency: Enough love to go around
In our materialistic culture “abundant living” can get confused with the “extravagant living.” When we start thinking of “abundance” in non-monetary terms, a whole new vision opens up for what it means to have enough. From the Episcopal Church Foundation. (Photo: OER Training, Creative Commons)
Future-focusing your church finances in uncertain times
Covid-19 has upended every aspect of church, including finances. How can forward-thinking finance leaders prepare for a transformational future? In this webinar Episcopal Church Foundation explore finance and planning practices to help prepare congregations for the new and unexpected. (Photo: Mimi_K, Creative Commons)
Branding can help your church tell its story better
Donors want to know, “What’s your church all about? Who are you, and how are you furthering God’s mission?” Answers go to the core of your church’s story, but many of us do a poor job of telling that story. Attention to branding is one way to help tell you church build an identity and […]
Why budget?
According to The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, “A congregation without a budget is like a car without GPS – you can’t tell where you’ve been or where you are going.” In this article she provides information about joining zero-based and narrative budgeting to focus on mission and ministry while still allowing flexibility for changing circumstances. […]
Legacy giving and CRUTs
Now is the time to introduce legacy giving to your congregation. Options like Charitable Remainder Unitrusts (CRUTs) afford homeowners a great way to both multiply assets and make a generous legacy gift to the church. Check out this article from the Episcopal Church Foundation and begin educating congregants about this and other planned giving options. (Photo: […]
Talking About Money: Four Lessons
It’s a part of every church leader’s learning curve: How to have adult conversation with God’s people about about money. It’s hard, often embarrassing, but engaging people honestly and openly about money is essential, says this writing from the Episcopal Church Foundation. (Photo: Daniel Dionne, Creative Commons)
Start a Congregational Endowment
Does your congregation have an endowment? If not, it’s something you definitely should consider for your long-term financial future. Here are five helpful resources about creating and growing endowments — from the Episcopal Church Foundation. (Photo: Fotolia)
Planning and Recruiting for Stewardship
Summer is the perfect time to recruit volunteers. Fewer committee meetings mean more time for the one-on-one visits so important to matching the right person to the job. Here is a recorded webinar and accompanying slides to help you put your team in place, from the Episcopal Church Foundation.
