Crowdfunding Your Congregation
What if a new technology existed that completely changed the way congregations raised funds for mission? What if there were a tool to make difficult-to-fund pro... Read more.
Tell the Old, Old Story
Stories matter. They certainly matter because of what they tell us about the past. Stories also matter, though, because by telling them in the present we come t... Read more.
The Power of Vulnerability to Transform Stewardship
These days, it’s not unusual for preachers to stand on the level of a congregation and use a music stand for their sermon notes. But in days gone by, befo... Read more.
The Top 10 Mistakes I’ve Made with Money in Ministry – Part 2
Last week, Ryan Baer shared half of his Top 10 mistakes related to money and ministry. Well, we’ve had a full weeklong “dramatic pause” before delivering ... Read more.
The Top 10 Mistakes I’ve Made with Money in Ministry – Part 1
I’m all too aware that seminary professors can become disconnected from the day in, day out, affairs of ministry. While there’s probably something helpful t... Read more.
Pulling Teeth: Craig Barnes on Preaching Stewardship
Many pastors put off preaching on topics related to stewardship until an annual fall stewardship campaign. I hope our series on preaching and stewardship has su... Read more.
Yvette Flunder on Preaching Stewardship
Today, we continue our series on Preaching and Stewardship in partnership with Working Preacher from Luther Seminary. This week’s video is from Yvette Flunder... Read more.
Adam Hamilton on Preaching Stewardship
Today’s newsletter marks the launch of a series on Preaching and Stewardship in partnership with Working Preacher from Luther Seminary. For the next three... Read more.
People, Passion, and Possibilities
“Stewardship” is a very difficult word to define. Most of us have a good enough, general idea what it means. It has to do with managing resources, r... Read more.
Donors — Friends of Faith
Last week we completed the successful launch of the center’s new website! The revamped page hosts all the resources of the older site, but in a more easy-to-n... Read more.
Electronic Giving
Last week I wrote about several historic forms of funding the church. This week, we shift to considering electronic giving—automatic debits, buttons on websit... Read more.
Have We Always Done it This Way?
Growing up active in the church, I often heard a version of the following joke. It was usually told in Presbyterian circles, but I have a feeling it’d wor... Read more.
Stewardship 2.0
Last week Chick Lane introduced the new book, Embracing Stewardship. This week, his co-author, Grace Duddy Pomroy continues the conversation. As Grace wisely no... Read more.
Embracing Stewardship
Longtime readers of this newsletter will recognize an old friend today, Chick Lane, former director the Center for Stewardship Leaders. He and Grace Duddy Pomro... Read more.
Celebration and Significance: The Gifts of Stewardship
There’s many ways to respond when faced with planning an annual stewardship campaign. Many leaders try avoidance. Others tepidly move forward. But there’s a... Read more.
The “Other” Reasons People Give to Church Communities
I recently attended a superb four-day workshop on religious fundraising. While the leaders did well to include thoughtful theology and emphasize the power of re... Read more.
The Christian Wallet: Spending, Giving, and Living with a Conscience
Last week, we considered Andrew Carnegie’s 1889 essay, “The Gospel of Wealth.” This week we hear from Mike Slaughter, author of a book that ca... Read more.
On “The Gospel of Wealth”
In stewardship circles, among the historical writings referenced from time to time is Andrew Carnegie’s essay, “The Gospel of Wealth.” In toda... Read more.
What Would it Take?
We continue our new year romp through stewardship resources — books and beyond — with a word from Bob Sitze. His brand new book, Stewardshift is amo... Read more.
Church as Street Performer
Over the next few weeks, the newsletter will explore some resources — books and beyond — that consider stewardship from a variety of perspectives. I... Read more.
Connections between Advent and Stewardship
This week’s newsletter explores connections between Advent and stewardship by way of a surprising hymn text. We’ll be taking a two-week break for Ch... Read more.