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Online Giving Options for Churches
Looking for online giving options? Here are a few suggestions that might work great for your church.
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March 24, 2020
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Sample Letter to Church Members - How to Keep Giving Regularly Amidst Coronavirus
Included you'll find a sample letter you can adapt and use with your church regarding giving in the weeks of this coronavirus.
March 18, 2020
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Online Giving Recommendations?
I'm looking for some recommendations for starting online giving at our church. What would you recommend?
February 26, 2020
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Devotional for Development Workers and Missionaries
A devotional about being generous and inspiring generosity in others, especially in our ministry as missionaries and development workers.
February 19, 2020
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How Do We Support Ministry Projects in Africa Without Enabling Them?
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?
December 23, 2019
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Learning to Walk Boldly With God
Am I using this short time here to glorify God, or am I squandering my time in fear and distractions?
July 18, 2019
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Electronic Giving and YOUR Church
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?
November 26, 2018
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A CRCNA Guide to #GivingTuesday
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.
November 7, 2018
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When to Say "Yes!" — Vetting Financial Requests for Mission Work
How do you decide which missionaries are the best fit for your church?
November 1, 2018
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Fundraising: Ministry, or a Dirty Word?
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?
August 13, 2018
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Transitioning Parsonage to Low-income Housing
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?
May 8, 2018
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Do You Automate Your Tithing?
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?
May 6, 2018
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The Blessing of Tithing
I believe in the practice of tithing; let me share a brief history of how I got here, and some Biblical support.
April 17, 2018
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Utilizing Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Materials: Ideas?
How has your church utilized Dave Ramsey's financial planning material?
December 4, 2017
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Taxes
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?
November 29, 2017
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Who Do You Support on #GivingTuesday and Throughout the Year?
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?
December 30, 2015
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Response to Climate Change Article
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.
July 5, 2011
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Gifts and Abilities
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.
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?
March 14, 2011
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Brochures and Procedures for Debt Reduction Drive in Churches
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.
December 8, 2010
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Electronic Giving to Church
Does your church offer electronic giving? If so, what do you like about it? If not, do you think they should, and why?
November 23, 2010
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Church budgets
What are the challenges to giving when the total church budget is divided by the number of families in the congregation?
October 15, 2010
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Spreading a Vision for Biblical Stewardship in an Uncertain Economy
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!
September 21, 2010
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Congregational Stewardship = Team Work
"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.
August 13, 2010
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Gates & Buffett: Good Intentions & Great Expectations
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?