This is a public forum to share ideas, ask questions, and reflect on being a pastor in the CRC.
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We’ve all had moments where we’ve empathetically suffered with others to the point where it really did feel like we’d suffered the loss ourselves. What if Jesus empathized like this all the time?
Faith & Finances training equips church leaders with a practical next step for people seeking assistance from their benevolence ministries.
The Chalmers Center is releasing Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence on Oct. 6. Learn how to effectively navigate the moment when someone asks the church for financial assistance.
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?
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?
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?
When it comes to financial stewardship many of us would like to have a clear answer to the question: "How much should I give?"
It was recently observed that although our weekly worship service attendance had increased steadily over the last few years—thanks be to God!—our weekly giving had not. Why? My mentor reminded me this isn’t necessarily a bad sign, as our church does bring in people with little if any church background. For some of those folks, giving to the church is a new thing, and must be taught. So that’s what I set out to do...
What are your thoughts on financial stewardship? Do you have any questions about tithing, giving, money?
What are some ways your church has been able to have a truly effective impact through acts of community service? We’d love to be able to share your success stories with others who are looking for ideas.
As stewards, we are in charge of everything God has given to us—our money, our time, our talents, our homes, our families—everything!