Welcome! Here's where you can connect and share about cultivating biblical stewardship and how to spread the joy of generosity in your church.
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett could be considered good examples of charitable givers and are receiving lots of press as they talk to others about their responsibility to do the same. How have you been inspired by the generosity of others?
"Encouraging stewardship is the task of all leaders in the church," according to Robert C. Heerspink in his book, Firstfruits: A Stewardship Guide for Church Leaders. Looking for "food for thought"? Currently, there is great reading about steward leadership on other areas of the CRC Network.
This one-hour webinar will give you a roadmap for creating a thriving stewardship culture in your church. Barnabas Foundation church Stewardship Consultants, Rodger Rice and Rick Droog, will share their first-hand experience with churches and what produces results!
I have been asked to assist a church with information and ideas to have a special drive for debt reduction. I am assuming other churches have done so and thus would like some samples of what they have used to inspire their members to give.
Can you share an idea your church has used that involved the kids and helped them understand their acts of stewardship?
Thinking about how to engage or empower your members for ministry — utilizing their gifts? Check out Sheri's blog post, "Members Using Their Gifts" on the Church Administration forum.
Crown Financial Ministries says that "when we take a portion of our tithe and divert it to keep our children in Christian schools, it's really a gift in self-interest..." Do you agree?
If that's true — that we spend more using plastic even if we faithfully pay it off each month — should Christians pay with cash?
I just read this week's CRC Communications email and the link to Dave Schelhass' article in The Des Moines Register. Dave wasn't misquoting but by combining statements he changes some meanings and nuances.
Though social media can be overwhelming on #GivingTuesday, I'm thankful it starts a conversation on giving. I'm curious, what organizations or ministries do you support? How did you decide?
I decided in church yesterday that whatever money I saved from my taxes because of the recently passed tax law I will donate to the church. Any joiners?
How has your church utilized Dave Ramsey's financial planning material?
I believe in the practice of tithing; let me share a brief history of how I got here, and some Biblical support.
I'm curious to hear from readers who have set-up automatic tithing. My husband and I go back and forth on this (usually after doing our taxes and finding inconsistencies). What are the pros and cons?
Our church is exploring the possibility of transitioning the church parsonage to low-income housing. Have any of you ever gone through a transition like this?
Fundraising doesn’t always have a great reputation. At best, some view it as a means to get to “real” spiritual work. At worst, it’s a “necessary evil.” But what if it's a way to announce vision and invite people into the mission?
How do you decide which missionaries are the best fit for your church?
To help you cut through the clutter…at least for #GivingTuesday…here are some links to various CRCNA ministries that you can choose to support.
How can churches ensure that their members are given the opportunity to support the church's ministries in ways that are accessible and readily available?
Am I using this short time here to glorify God, or am I squandering my time in fear and distractions?
We are in Kenya. It seems that unless we take in money from North America, the Bible College will not survive. What might be the process for this to change?
A devotional about being generous and inspiring generosity in others, especially in our ministry as missionaries and development workers.