Giving While We Can
We may not have a better chance. What is more, it isn’t just about us. God may not have a better time to bless someone else through our gift.
Stewardship is the Word
Truth be told, the Coronavirus crisis is reminding us of what we already know. Someday we will not be here anymore.
Giving Where We Gather
Let us reaffirm that the more we tie the giving to the gathering; the more people will give.
Defining Reality
The first responsibility of a leader is to define the reality—not worse than it is, not sugar-coated. Define the plan.
Breathe in the Air
Whenever you find yourself choking on the gospel air, it probably isn’t the gospel air. It is your spiritual lungs struggling to be born again.
Where Do You Want to Be?
Wow! What a powerful statement. “My money is me where I cannot be.”
Is Your Church in the Plan?
Thoughts on why your church is missing out on so many planned gifts.
The Year Ahead
Experts tell us that right about now most folks are quitting their New Year’s resolutions.
A Living Legacy
Bishop Mike Coyner, A Living Legacy.
Making a Statement
A statement can be more than a form with numbers on it. Never waste a chance to say thank you and connect givers with your important mission.
Gift Returns
God is reminding us that we “fit” in God’s life, no matter how unfit or ugly we seem to ourselves or others.
A Lesson After Church
There is a time to work and a time to be thankful.
The Christmas List
Many in our church do not have any idea of the things our congregation might need. That is why wise congregations share a Christmas list.
It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over
The most neglected part of any stewardship campaign is follow-up.
Spiritual Math
Why is it we don’t think about finances the same way we think about everything else—that is, spiritually?
Looking for a Place to Give
Sometimes, in the arena of giving, we perceive that people are a problem we need to solve.
Building a Finance Committee
The important thing is that someone is paying attention to making disciples whose discipleship includes giving and generosity
Who Benefits?
For those of us in church this begs a couple of questions. First, “Who would I like to benefit when I die?”
The Stewardship Engine
Have you ever felt that your church’s stewardship has “15 tree possibilities” but is only bringing in “one tree returns?”
Giving and Receiving at the Same Time
Do folks in your church know about a Charitable Gift Annuity?