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Eight Reasons Church Leaders Should Talk about Money More
1. According to the gospels, Jesus talked about money and possessions frequently. It seems like it is worthy of more of church leaders' attention than we give it in our preaching and teaching. 2 …
May 8, 2012 - Margaret Marcuson
"State of the Plate" Research Shows Giving Finally Rebounded for the Majority of Churches this Past Year
DENVER — Churches suffered from plummeting donations after the recession began in 2008. But in the past year, a majority of congregations experienced giving increases because of a better …
April 1, 2012 - Brian Kluth
Ten Tips for Learning More about Money
What's your financial IQ? Most pastors have a lot to learn. Here are ten tips for church leaders for broadening your perspective on money and society: Read some kind of financial publication, in …
March 18, 2012 - Margaret Marcuson
3 fixes from the toolkits of 3 great pastors
Here's a cheat sheet gathered from some phenomenal pastors with whom I've partnered, each of them bringing unique gifts to the institutional table. Quick, hide this... 1. Keep your desk clean, and …
March 16, 2012 - Doug Lawrence
Book Review: Preaching in Plenty and in Want
Preaching in Plenty and in Want, by Matthew Tennant, is a thoughtful reflection on how pastors can engage with economic matters in their preaching. The author is a pastor as well as a former VP in a …
February 8, 2012 - Margaret Marcuson
Are You Celebrating the Resources You Have in Your Church?
Our society is very good at noticing what we don't have. The advertising industry makes it their business to make us think we're deprived if we don't buy what they're selling. The economic crunch …
November 17, 2011 - Margaret Marcuson
Review: Money Strategies for Tough Times by Matt Bell
Recession … unemployment … upside down … more taxes … less savings … stress! These are the vocabulary words of the current season of life for many Christ-followers …
November 10, 2011 - Matthew Smith
How Can You Make It Easier to Talk about Money at Church, Part 2
Tis the season: many congregations are launching stewardship campaigns this month. Early in my ministry, this was my least favorite time of year. Over time I began to see it as a valuable if …
October 23, 2011 - Margaret Marcuson
How to Create a Generosity Culture in Your Church: 5 Things You Need to Do
By Brian Kluth, Author of the www.GenerousLife.org 30 & 40 Day Devotionals and Founder of www.MAXIMUMgenerosity.org For a car to run well, all the pistons must be firing properly. For a church's …
October 18, 2011 - Brian Kluth
How to talk about money, giving, generosity, and tithing in church? TOP 30 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Money is often the "silent subject" in many churches. Here is a list (and discussion video) of 30 small group or class discussion questions based on the 30-day generosity devotional, 7 Keys to Open …
September 28, 2011 - Brian Kluth

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