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Talking to New Members about Giving
How does your congregation talk with new members about their giving? At many churches, the answer is poorly — if at all. That’s too bad, because many new members would likely appreciate some guidance about what to give. In this article stewardship expert Charles Lane offers some ideas on how to bring it up.  (Photo […]
Year-end Giving Ideas and Strategies
Year-end giving marks a confluence of three basic needs — the church’s need for money, the need of taxpayers to make charitable gifts before Dec. 31 and the need of Christians to give generously. Perfect, right? Here are some good ideas from Brian Kluth’s organization that can help you along.
10 ways to use QR codes in your church
Those funky square symbols are called “QR” (Quick Response) codes that can help your church develop a better presence in the digital age, especially with younger, tech-savvy Christians. This article from ChurchLeaders.com outlines some of the uses.
41 Thoughts on Stewardship
Looking for a nice stewardship quote for your newsletter, sermon or bulletin? Here’s the resource for you! The Barnabas Foundation has compiled this list that will provide something for every occasion. (Photo © trotzolga – Fotolia.com)
8 Reasons Why Believers Give to Your Church
If you want your church to grow, you must learn how to motivate believers to invest their resources into the kingdom for ministry and for facilities, says “Purpose-Driven Pastor” Rick Warren. It is a key responsibility of leadership. See whether Warren’s eight reasons ring true for your church. (Photo by Lisafx, via Bigstock.com)
Yes, Sometimes You Can Serve God & Mammon
When a church in suburban Minneapolis wanted to use pat of a $2 million windfall for mission, its leaders decided NOT to do the usual thing — cut a fat check to a worthwhile ministry. Instead they used a market-oriented approach that energized the entrepreneurial spirit of community leaders. (Photo by OpenSourceWay, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks!)
Spiritual Vitality and Stewardship
Check out the September 2013 issue of the Episcopal Church Foundation’s Vital Practices Vestry Papers “Wholehearted Stewardship.” Be sure to read Fr. Bill Nesbit’s article “Spiritual Vitality.”
Churches Spend 97% on Those Who Give It
Do you think this is about right, or is it outrageous that, by one estimate, churches spend 96 percent of their money on the folks who give it? The writer of this column found it discouraging. The problem is that we have constructed massive organizations that require huge amounts of money to sustain. (Photo © […]
7 Truths About Stewardship Programs
No. 1: “The first place to look for money is in the heart, not the wallet.” This resource explains why, and then goes on to explain SIX more truths! It’s a great, handy resource from the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. (Photo by Varkle69, used by creative Commons license – Thanks!)
Use a Weekly ‘Generosity Verse’
Here’s a good idea from Brian Kluth – find a way to lift up every week one Bible verse that deals with generosity or stewardship. His website gives suggestions how, as well as some Scripture verses to highlight. (Photo © Alfredo Müller – Fotolia.com)
