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Where Is Their Wealth Going?
A young pastor recently said to me, “Two-thirds of our church’s members are 65 years and older. What I want to know is this: Once they’re gone, where is all their wealth going?”
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November 11, 2019
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Generosity’s Ripple Effect
Even in their will, Rich and Ann Meyer were careful to reflect giving as a priority.
October 30, 2019
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Now Available! "Generosity Today" Fall Issue
Generosity Today is a quarterly publication from The Barnabas Foundation. It's designed to inspire generosity and educate your congregation about smart ways they can support your church beyond the offering plate.
October 29, 2019
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Does Jesus Want Me to Buy My Friends?
“Come again, Jesus? You’re pushing swag? To influence people? A bit unseemly, wouldn’t you say?”
October 15, 2019
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Practicing God's Presence: One Church's Story (Recording)
What does it look like to try and practice the presence of God together as a congregation? Rev. Greg Janke, pastor at Palos Height CRC, shares his church's story.
September 30, 2019
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Three Ways to Turn Giving Into Ministry
What if we could change the narrative from "gotta" give to "get to" give?
September 17, 2019
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Practicing God's Presence: One Church's Story
Join Barnabas Foundation Thursday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. as we talk with Rev. Greg Janke, senior pastor at Palos Heights CRC, about the challenges and opportunities of growing corporate spiritual discipline.
September 9, 2019
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"Why Is Talking About Money So Hard?" Webinar Recording
Listen in as Phil Leo and Rev. Dave Den Haan talk about some of the thorny issues pastors are faced with when it comes to talking finances.
August 20, 2019
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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.
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 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."
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.