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Should Pastors Know How Much Church Members Give?
I never wanted to know how much church members were giving; I didn't think it was any of my business. That assumption was a mistake.
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August 6, 2019
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The Generous Church: Challenges and Opportunities for Today's Pastor
You're invited to a special event Barnabas Foundation is holding for CRC pastors! Held September 24-25 in Grand Rapids, MI, this event will focus on fostering generosity in the Church.
August 5, 2019
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Payment Solution to Accept Recurring Donations?
Our church is looking for a company to help process donations online. Any feedback on Planning Center, Subsplans, Clover Give, or others?
July 23, 2019
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The One Thing
Let’s be clear, the point Jesus is making is not to live in abject poverty. Instead, it’s to trust God for your security and future, more than anything or anyone else.
July 9, 2019
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Funding Secrets From the Nonprofit World
In this recording, Phil Leo and Kurt Knoll, both from the Barnabas Foundation, share secrets from the nonprofit world for sustaining and expanding ministry. Tons of takeaways!
June 18, 2019
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A Budget by Any Other Name
My budget app snobbery provided fresh perspective on the simplicity of a personal budget.
June 3, 2019
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"Hey Pastor, Can I Donate Stock to the Church?"
Barnabas Foundation makes it easy for you to answer this question with a resounding, "YES!"
May 21, 2019
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I Gave Up My Cup of Joe for Lent… Here’s What I Learned
On Ash Wednesday I decided to give up my afternoon cup of coffee and thus began the longest Lenten season of my life.
May 14, 2019
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Finding Mission Through Financial Shalom
Faith Community CRC in Beaver Dam, WI has always found meaningful and creative ways to connect to their community in mission. Recently this required the church to decide whether their next pastor would be full-time.
April 30, 2019
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Barnabas Foundation Resources Available to CRC Churches
Watch this recording of my Facebook live presentation about the variety of complimentary resources and services available to CRC churches from Barnabas Foundation.
April 22, 2019
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What Method Works Best for Online or "Non Check" Giving?
Are there any CRC churches using this method of giving? Who do you use? Has it increased your offering amounts?
April 16, 2019
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Don't Let This Creep Near You
It may already be too late. This creep is sneaky. Everyone is vulnerable, regardless of age, class, gender or race. I’m talking about “lifestyle creep.” It’s a thing—a very real thing.
April 1, 2019
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Video Introducing the Church Stewardship Survey
Watch this video from my Facebook live presentation as I share details about the new Church Stewardship Survey and how your church can benefit from it.
March 19, 2019
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These Are My Thoughts on FIRE
No, my actual thoughts aren’t on fire. Instead, here are my thoughts on the FIRE (Financial Independence Retiring Early) movement that’s picking up steam and making headlines.
March 5, 2019
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A Legacy for the Kingdom or for Canines?
For better or for worse, what’s done now will tell your story later. Will your legacy reflect your Kingdom calling. . . or will it be fit for the dogs?
February 19, 2019
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Can These Bones Live?
“Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” You know these words because you've felt them. Overwhelmed and without recourse, you've remained open to the possibilities of what only God can do.
February 4, 2019
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My Wealth and My Neighbor
When it comes to generous giving, it's not "either-or" but "both-and." It's not just "my family" but "my family" and "my neighbor."
January 13, 2019
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Cash Reserve Account on Church Balance Sheet
Input needed to balance cash reserve account on church balance sheet.
December 17, 2018
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Connect the Dots
Connect the dots is magical—at least for someone like me, who barely managed a passing grade in high school art class! In my work this past year, I've been connecting the dots between churches and Barnabas Foundation.
November 20, 2018
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Since When Does Winning $1.6 Billion Mean You’ve Made It?
Lottery records will keep shattering. Dreams about how to spend untold millions will continue to be spun by throngs. Does that mean the Church can’t grow believers who know better?
November 5, 2018
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Legacy Foundation: One Church’s Story
Leaders at Pease CRC talked about a foundation for many years without any success. But recently their talk turned into action when the church established a Legacy Foundation through Barnabas Foundation.
October 23, 2018
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Hey, Church...Wanna Hear a Secret?
In the past year since becoming Barnabas Foundation’s church communications director, I’ve realized many churches miss something critical that other Christian not-for-profits get. Let me share the secret.
October 8, 2018
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Before You Talk About Money With Your Kids, Say This
Countless voices tell our children money makes the world go round. Parents must speak louder and say otherwise.
September 24, 2018
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A Lesson From Aretha Franklin for the Church
Few church members will receive fame and accolades the way Aretha Franklin did during her lifetime. But every believer, no matter how meager their circumstances, can learn a valuable lesson from her about important conversations with fellow believers and loved ones.
September 17, 2018
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Legacy Foundation: One Church’s Story
Join me on Facebook for a live discussion on Sept. 20, where I will host Rev. Michael Ten Haken, pastor at Pease CRC, to hear the story of how his church came to establish a Legacy Foundation and what a difference it has made.