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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?
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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.
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?
June 1, 2010
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OK to Use Tithe for Christian School Tuition?
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?
March 5, 2010
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Should Christians Use Credit Cards?
If that's true — that we spend more using plastic even if we faithfully pay it off each month — should Christians pay with cash?