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Fact Check: Debunking Myths About Gifts in a Will
There are many commonly-held assumptions about members who leave a gift in their will to your church. This conversation debunks many of those myths!
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February 16, 2021
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Best Practices for Church Governance?
What are the best practices for church governance? For example, what is a good governance model?
February 16, 2021
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When There's Too Much in the Collection Plate
Is there such a thing as too much giving? When it comes to generosity, is the sky always the limit?
February 9, 2021
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Giving Well - February 2021 Issue Now Available!
'Giving Well' is the pastor's source for stewardship tips, resources and inspiration.
February 3, 2021
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Becoming a Giver by Being a Saver
Joel has advice for anyone who wants to become a giver by being a saver, “Waste-not, want-not, and be a good steward,” says Joel. “God multiplies it all."
January 27, 2021
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Why Vision Is Not Your Problem
Who’s responsible for church vision? Listen in as Phil Leo and Jodi Koeman discuss the potential for broadly owned vision at your church.
January 27, 2021
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Generosity Today - New Issue Available!
Help generous believers give more effectively to your local church ministry by distributing Generosity Today to your congregation.
January 21, 2021
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Feedback on CRCNA 403b-9 Retirement Plan?
The new 403b-9 plan for non-ordained staff requires working with Envoy Financial. Please send me your comments about working with Envoy and your experience with the program.
January 20, 2021
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Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment Tool
The US Department of Homeland Security has created a new toolkit for assessing security for houses of worship. Check it out!
January 19, 2021
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Sermon Starter: The One Thing That Keeps Us From Gloating
Can we boast simultaneously about God and “pulling ourselves up by the bootstraps”?
January 13, 2021
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Money Can't Buy Church Renewal
It’d be nice if throwing money at church renewal actually worked. Cash may be king most places, except it’s not Kingdom currency.
January 7, 2021
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Up Close and Personal
For Matt and Jen Viel, generous living isn’t done from a distance. Instead, they aim for front row seats.
December 13, 2020
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Church Offering Calendar and Deacons' Helper Worksheet
Are you a deacon, worship planner, administrator, or pastor? The Offering Calendar and Deacons' Helper Worksheet and other resources on our Church Year Resources page are for you!
December 10, 2020
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Sermon Starter: What Your Stuff is Telling You
When we long for more stuff, it's really pointing us to worship God. This sermon starter, based on Haggai 1, includes a sermon outline and summary.
December 9, 2020
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Free Christmas Graphics for Churches
Churches! Looking for graphics or images to share on social media this Christmas? Here are some options.
November 30, 2020
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Sharing What Works
Learn why Phil and Sheri Hall are quick to tell others about the Stewards Fund through Barnabas Foundation.
November 25, 2020
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Financial Shalom Resource Roundup (November 2020)
Financial Shalom offers opportunities and resources for your financial well-being as a pastor, including webinars and a funded Fellowship for bivocational pastors.
November 23, 2020
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Is Bivocational Ministry Right For Me?
Watch as Phil Leo and Nathan Rauh-Bieri discuss the possibilities and potential pitfalls of bivocational ministry.
November 16, 2020
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Every Sunday Bulletin Service
Faith Alive is offering colorful, inspirational bulletins from the Every Sunday Bulletin service.
November 10, 2020
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The Remedy for Your Envy
This sermon starter on Psalm 73 includes a sermon outline and summary.
November 2, 2020
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Generosity Today - New Issue Available!
Help generous believers give more effectively to your local church ministry by distributing Generosity Today to your congregation.
October 27, 2020
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COVID Reopening Resources?
Willowdale CRC in Toronto will be reopening at some point and I wonder if anyone has resources that we can take advantage of (i.e. attendance registration templates, etc.).
October 27, 2020
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What Worship Looks Like
Worship is about what’s in your heart; but don’t forget about what’s in your hands.
October 21, 2020
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Lifestyle Standards for Volunteers?
Have any churches implemented "lifestyle standards" for volunteers?
October 21, 2020
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Any Luck Selling, Donating, or Recycling Pews? Do You Need Pews?
Have any of you successfully sold or donated your pews when you take them out? Wondering if anyone has had luck with this.