Pastors

When it comes to financial stewardship many of us would like to have a clear answer to the question: "How much should I give?"

Today the church is just one of many charitable organizations. With so many specialized charities and dying congregations, is giving to the church really the best option?

Why, so often, during my 23 years of parish ministry, did my own actions and attitudes related to money betray my faith convictions about it?

It’s more blessed to give than to receive; but just how is blessing realized through giving? Who gets it? What does it look like? What do YOU think?

In a smartphone world, reading the Bible is becoming increasingly individualized. Check out this guide for reading the Bible in community.

Lecturing my millennial friend on the priorities of giving won't accomplish much. Truth is, he has a lot more to say about how and when church ministry will be paid for than I do.

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.

Countless voices tell our children money makes the world go round. Parents must speak louder and say otherwise.

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.

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.

“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.