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Two Books on Altruism and Charitable Giving You Should Read
Stewardship is much more than annual drives and pledges. There’s a lot of science behind why people give, and all too often church folk are out of the loop. Check out these two books and consider how your faith community is doing when it comes to sharing story, mission, and opportunities for generosity. (Photo: Sabastien […]
How about a Stewardship Pastor?
There are pastors for administration, family and youth ministry, visitation, and outreach. Maybe it’s time to add stewardship pastors to the mix. Check out this article by William Vanderbloeme. You’ll even find a link to a job description. (Photo: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Creative Commons)
Why Your Church Needs Mobile Giving
Here in three easy to understand charts is proof that your congregation needs (or at least should consider) mobile giving. The times they are a’changing. (Photo: )
Wholehearted Stewardship
This article from ECF Vital Practices poses the question “What is keeping us from living into fundraising as a wholehearted ministry?” Using Brene Brown’s TED Talk “The Power of Vulnerability,” author Erin Weber-Johnson hallmarks of a successful parish stewardship program. Photo: (Photo © Strezhnev Pavel – Fotolia.com)
Launch an Online Giving Program Now
If you don’t have an online giving strategy for your congregation, it’s time to start. Read this short article and learn how to launch one now! (Photo: Creative Commons)
Church Giving is Tied to Gratitude, Sense of Mission
Worshipers want to feel their contributions are making a difference. The tithe may no longer be the norm outside conservative Protestant churches, but members who feel connected to their church and confident it is contributing to God’s work still give financially. From the Lilly Endowment’s Insights into Religion. (Photo by Lululemon athletica, used by Creative […]
The Basics of Launching a Legacy Gift Program
Here’s a basic guide to launching a planned giving program in your congregation. In this handy guide published by the United Church of Canada, you’ll find basic tools, a handy checklist, and more. (Photo: Steven Depolo, Creative Commons)
Download the 2013 Congregational Impact Study
Download and share the 2013 Congregational Impact Study from the Indiana University School of Philanthropy in partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving. You’ll find much of interest about congregational giving trends and more.
Scholastic Year vs. Calendar Year Stewardship
Check out this article from Luther Seminary’s Center for Stewardship Leaders weekly newsletter! Pastor Paul Ziese talks about how his congregation made the switch and experienced strong results. (Photo: William Warby, Creative Commons)
How Giving Turned This Church Around
Jon Weese was challenged to turn a struggling church around and he did so by challenging people to look outside the doors rather than inward toward themselves. He practiced radical giving of self, time, and resources and expected the congregation to do the same. Read this article published in Relevant Magazine to learn more. (Photo: […]
