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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.
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.
In a smartphone world, reading the Bible is becoming increasingly individualized. Check out this guide for reading the Bible in community.
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.
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.
Watch this video from my Facebook live presentation as I share details about the new Church Stewardship Survey and how your church can benefit from it.
Watch this recording of my Facebook live presentation about the variety of complimentary resources and services available to CRC churches from Barnabas Foundation.
Barnabas Foundation makes it easy for you to answer this question with a resounding, "YES!"
In this recording, Phil Leo and Kurt Knoll, both from the Barnabas Foundation, share secrets from the nonprofit world for sustaining and expanding ministry. Tons of takeaways!
Listen in as Phil Leo and Rev. Dave Den Haan talk about some of the thorny issues pastors are faced with when it comes to talking finances.
Join Barnabas Foundation Thursday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. as we talk with Rev. Greg Janke, senior pastor at Palos Heights CRC, about the challenges and opportunities of growing corporate spiritual discipline.
What does it look like to try and practice the presence of God together as a congregation? Rev. Greg Janke, pastor at Palos Height CRC, shares his church's story.
Generosity Today is a quarterly publication from The Barnabas Foundation. It's designed to inspire generosity and educate your congregation about smart ways they can support your church beyond the offering plate.
To tithe or not to tithe? Watch this video where we discuss the biblical teaching of tithing.
"Generosity Today" is Barnabas Foundation's quarterly newsletter to promote gifts in a will and gifts of non-cash assets to your church's ministry.
Listen in as Rev. Paul Ryan, pastor for worship at Calvin University, describes how students are working together to grow their spiritual disciplines.
Join Barnabas Foundation Wednesday, April 29 (11am CT) as Phil Leo hosts Syble Solomon, creator of Money Habitudes. Syble will describe the 6 faces of giving and the impacts on generosity.
The spring issue of Generosity Today, a quarterly newsletter from Barnabas Foundation, is now available!
Watch as Syble Solomon, creator of Money Habititudes, describes the 6 faces of giving and how knowing your "money habititude" impacts generosity.
This simple, user-friendly resource will help church members create their legal wills—fast and 100% free! Learn more via Zoom on Wednesday, May 20.
Mark your calendar and plan to join me on Wednesday, June 24 at 11 am (CT) for Preparing for Your Church’s Next Budget Free Fall.
Phil Leo and Cindi Riemersma discuss big-picture strategies for protecting your church budget during times of crisis.
Watch this video as Phil Leo hosts Megan Pacheco and Kasia Tunnell, owners of Better Three marketing, discuss the spiritual dimensions of financial struggle.
Help generous believers give more effectively to your local church ministry by distributing Generosity Today to your congregation.
Listen in on this conversation with John Bolt, director of finances and operations for the CRCNA, as we discuss the difference leaders make when it comes to the financially healthy church.