November 11, 2019
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Generosity’s Ripple Effect
Even in their will, Rich and Ann Meyer were careful to reflect giving as a priority.
Phillip Leo
October 30, 2019
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Now Available! "Generosity Today" Fall Issue
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.
October 29, 2019
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Does Jesus Want Me to Buy My Friends?
“Come again, Jesus? You’re pushing swag? To influence people? A bit unseemly, wouldn’t you say?”
October 15, 2019
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Practicing God's Presence: One Church's Story (Recording)
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.
September 30, 2019
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Three Ways to Turn Giving Into Ministry
What if we could change the narrative from "gotta" give to "get to" give?
September 17, 2019
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Practicing God's Presence: One Church's Story
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.
September 9, 2019
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"Why Is Talking About Money So Hard?" Webinar Recording
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.
August 20, 2019
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Should Pastors Know How Much Church Members Give?
I never wanted to know how much church members were giving; I didn't think it was any of my business. That assumption was a mistake.
July 23, 2019
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The One Thing
Let’s be clear, the point Jesus is making is not to live in abject poverty. Instead, it’s to trust God for your security and future, more than anything or anyone else.
July 9, 2019
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Funding Secrets From the Nonprofit World
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!
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Thanks, Colin. Obviously, most folks are careful about sharing household income but an anonymous survey would give people the freedom to choose a range of income which is helpful information too....
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I really like the idea of giving up the habit of worrying. At times, I've thought about it this way too. Kudos to your wife for the insight!!
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Scott -- I really like the idea of proverbs as life hacks. I think that would make a great sermon series!!
I wouldn't say that life is too messy for a system because systems are built into...
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Thanks for sharing about your dad. That's real leadership and also shows integrity. What a great example!
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Ken -- This is great. I love it! I've been thinking too that giving is a doorway through which we enter into a deeper fellowship with God and one another. I like how you contrast giving with the...
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