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Table Grace for Environmental Stewards
From Cool Harvest, a program of Interfaith Power and Light, comes a handy downloadable PDF booklet entitled “Thanking God with Integrity: Volume II Table Grace in a World Struggling with Climate Change.” No matter your stance on this issue, you’ll find this booklet well worth reading and sharing. (Photo: Shannon Patrick 17, Creative Commons)
Prepare for the Summer Offering Drought
It happens every year: People go on vacation, get busy, stay away from church — and the weekly collection plummets. Here are some ideas from the Texas Methodist Foundation on how church leaders can prepare for the “offering drought” and help minimize its impact. (Photo © James Steidl – Fotolia.com)
Why Christians Care about Climate Change
Almost daily scientists find new evidence that human activity is altering the earth’s climate and threatening the future of life on earth. This succinct article from the United Church of Christ provides a good overview of the problem, why we care, and what we can do about it. (Photo by Takver, used by Creative Commons […]
Creation Care Lectionary Commentary: Pentecost 2 A
“Listen to true prophets! Righteousness and Justice for All Creation!” is the title for the Creation Care Lectionary Commentary for the second Sunday after Pentecost, June 122 Caring for the environment is our age’s most pressing priority. The folks at Lutherans Restoring Creation offer a weekly commentary to lift up environmental themes from the Lectionary. (Photo […]
Mourning the Death of a Congregation
The author of this article thought it was the end of the world when her church decided to close its doors. But good congregational leadership helped members like her see the closing in a wider context, and find joy, hope and meaning. From Christianitytoday.com. (Photo by Keeva999, used by Creative Commons license.)
Healthy Change in a Local Church
Wise leaders know that change in a congregation can be incredibly hard, requiring amazing amounts of time and energy. But they also know that constant change is necessary and worth the expense. Here are some principles for how to lead your congregation through healthy change. From pastor.com. (Photo by Phil Whitehouse, used by Creative Commons […]
Unleashing the Generosity of Our People
What is the secret to creating a culture of generosity in my church? Why does stewardship come so easy to some congregations but is so hard in mine? Good questions, that this resource from the United Methodist Church answers in a simple, sweeping, easy-to-understand concept.
What’s Your ‘Money Autobiography’?
A “Money Autobiography” assists you in discovering your relationship to money. In writing a money autobiography, some discover that money controls them, while others discover that they control money.  Be sure to check out “Money Autobiography” questions. From the Lewis Center for Church Leadership.
Are Fossil Fuels ‘Sinful’?
Repenting from what it called the “sin” of fossil fuel, Union Seminary divested itself of stocks in energy companies. “Climate change poses a catastrophic threat. As stewards of God’s creation, we simply must act to stop this sin,†commented Union president Serene Jones. From Religion News Service. (Photo by Grant Rambojan, used by Creative Commons […]
Book Review: ‘Gratitude’ by Peter Leithart
Peter Leithart’s new book, titled simply Gratitude: An Intellectual History, takes a sweeping look at gift-giving from ancient to modern times, with particular emphasis on how Christ changed — and continues to influence — the culture and customs surround gifts. Review from Christianitytoday.com. (Photo by Tiger Girl, used by Creative Commons license)
