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Stewardship 101
As stewards, we are in charge of everything God has given to us—our money, our time, our talents, our homes, our families—everything!
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February 5, 2013
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The Stewardship Series
Financial stewardship is a topic we don't touch on frequently in the church, yet we deal with money daily! This week we're starting our journey into the questions related to tithing, giving and money in general.
February 12, 2013
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The Stewardship Series: How Much Should I Give?
When it comes to financial stewardship many of us would like to have a clear answer to the question: "How much should I give?"
February 19, 2013
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The Stewardship Series: I'm In Debt And I Can't Afford To Give
Most of us have debt. Student Loans. Car Loans. Mortgages. Credit cards. Lines of Credit. With all these regular payments our income is quickly depleted. Giving is not a priority. But should it be?
March 5, 2013
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The Stewardship Series - Where 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?
March 19, 2013
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The Stewardship Series: What Kind Of People Do We Want To Become?
Every day we make decisions that draw us near to God or move us away from him. How do we ensure that the choices we may with our finances are ones that honour God and help us to become more like him?
April 26, 2011
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Stewardship Is a Big Word for Kids
Can you share an idea your church has used that involved the kids and helped them understand their acts of stewardship?
February 20, 2018
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Webinar Recording: The Vital Link Between Vision & Giving
In this webinar, Rev. Darren Roorda, Canadian Ministries Director of the Christian Reformed Church, discusses the vital link in church ministry between vision and giving.
March 12, 2018
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Money vs. Ministry
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?
April 10, 2018
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The God-Shaped Life
Jesus' agenda is radical because it orients us to God in the first place so that our living is shaped by God's priorities, instead of our own.
April 23, 2018
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So What’s the Blessing From Giving?
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?
May 22, 2018
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Choosing a Digital Giving Company
More and more churches are exploring how their congregations can give beyond the offering plate. But deciding which digital company to use for these giving options is confusing! Here's some help.
June 19, 2018
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Reading the Bible in Community
In a smartphone world, reading the Bible is becoming increasingly individualized. Check out this guide for reading the Bible in community.
July 3, 2018
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You’re the Total Package…but Are You Generous?
The uncomfortable truth is that something is missing if our prayers and serving and witnessing aren’t coupled with generous giving.
July 30, 2018
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Paying for Church Ministry…Who Decides? Me or My Millennial Friend?
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.
September 10, 2018
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How Generosity Crushes Greed
A fascinating classroom experiment at the University of Maryland illustrates an important truth. Even a handful of saints giving sacrificially can make a really big difference.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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."
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.