More than 2,300 Scripture passages talk about money, so obviously it’s something Christians should ponder carefully and faithfully. Callie Picardo, author of Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving discusses. From the Lewis Center for Church Leadership.
Every donor appreciates a thank you. And forgetting to say “thanks” can lead some donors to feel chagrined – and reluctant to give again. Stewardship expert Charles Lane suggests ways to show thanks. (Photo: Orin Zebest, Creative Commons)
Many churches have lopsided budgets — spending too much in some areas and not enough in others. How can your church achieve a better balance? From the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. (Photo © styf – Fotolia.com)
What if tithes and offerings no longer support your church’s operations? How can you create multiple streams of income? This Q & A from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores. Listen or read. (Photo: National Hurricane Center)
Church leaders pray their congregation is stewarding all its resources effectively and making difference, but how do they know? The Lewis Center for Church Leadership discusses some new ways to gauge success. (Photo: Richard Wagoner via Flickr)
Forming a lay-led stewardship team is key to a successful stewardship campaign and to fostering a culture of generosity. Ann Michel of The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explains why and how. (Photo (c) Robert Kneschke, Fotolia.com)
Most keepers of congregational finances are good and honest, but sometimes people yield to temptation. Strong safeguards can help keep your church money safe. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explains. (Photo © Borys Shevchuk – Fotolia)
A new leader in a church has much to learn, including the congregation’s stewardship style. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership suggests steps to get a new pastorate off to a good stewardship start. (Photo © June Reed – Fotolia.com)
One in five American Christians gives nothing to charity, research shows. What does that mean for your church? Ann Michel of the Lewis Center for Church leadership shows you seven strategies to engage new givers, particularly younger ones. (Photo © James Steidl – Fotolia.com)
Some churches are so close-lipped about money that members may suspect that subject is taboo. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership shares ideas on how to have productive conversation about money and giving. (Photo: Daniel Dionne, Creative Commons)
