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)
Advent should prompt you to begin looking at your financial plans for 2017. Many pastors will wait until late spring or even summer and then ask somebody in the church to head up a campaign in the fall, at which point the pastor will preach on money one Sunday and people will be asked to once again sign a card. Do you really think your results will be any different than they have been? Before January is over, ask and answer the following questions! (Photo © Robert Kneschke – Fotolia.com)
Vision is essential to a church. However, unlike the values, mission, and purpose, the vision is more subject to change. It is dynamic, not static. Over time, the vision must be renewed, adapted, and adjusted to the cultural context in which the congregation lives. The change takes place only at the margins of the vision, not at its core. Here are some important truths about vision that every church leader should know. (Photo by Philippematon, used by Creative Commons license)
Here’s a handy how-to guide for setting up a stewardship committee and program in your church. It lists the players you need on the team, their role and their strategy. Good stuff from the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of San Francisco. (Photo © Robert Kneschke – Fotolia.com)
This is a comprehensive guide for your congregation’s stewardship and finance team — a 46-page resource from the Presbyterian Church USA! Just what your church needs to get started or to stay on track. (Photo © JulietPhotography – Fotolia.com)
