From climate to the war in Ukraine to government gridlock, problems in today’s world overwhelm us all. But with planning, agility and hard work, churches can thrive. Article and webinar from Horizons Stewardship.
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)
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)
Inflation is affecting your church now! Here’s how
The current high level of inflation is roiling the economy, bringing uncertainty and fear of the future. Horizons Stewardship suggests three ways it’s already affecting your church. (Photo: Steve Jurvetson, Creative Commons)
Five simple ways to reorient thinking about generosity
The idea of generosity is simple and appealing to most people, but living into it can be complicated. Unfortunately, past experiences and our ideas about money can hinder living out this important value. Horizons Stewardship explores. (Photo: Mimi_K, Creative Commons)
Overcome these obstacles to fully fund your ministry
Covid 19 has accelerated some trends in church culture that had been simmering, and now leaders are struggling to adapt. Horizons Stewardship suggests eight obstacles to fully funding your ministry — and how to handle them.
Four easy ways to boost year-end giving
Year-end is prime time for charitable giving. How is your church doing? Here are some ideas that can help your congregation finish as strongly as possible. From Horizons Stewardship. (Photo: MattX27, Creative Commons)
Check out Horizon’s Giving 365 digital library
If you’re looking for good, free stewardship resources for your congregation, the Giving 365 site offered by Horizons Stewardship is a great go-to place. Create a free account login and you’ll have access to a wide variety of quality materials with no obligation. (Photo: Kodomut, Creative Commons)
Srategies to accelerate summer offerings
People go on vacation during the summer, and unfortunately so do their offerings. But that need not be the case. Horizons stewardship offers four proven strategies to mitigate anxiety and enable your church to experience a stronger summer season of giving.(Photo: Jo Naylor, Creative Commons)
Is your church ready for a capital campaign?
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)
