It’s a strange new day and age for funding congregational ministry. We know there are tremendous gaps between generations regarding contributions, with Builders/Silent Generation and Baby Boomers giving the lion’s share. However, people also adjust their contributions based on the trust and impact they perceive about an institution. According to a 2022 Gallup survey, only … Continue reading
By Laura Stephens-Reed It’s that time again! Many congregations launch stewardship campaigns in the fall to coincide with budgeting for the following fiscal year. Talking about money can be awkward for pastors because the largest portion of most church budgets is devoted to personnel costs. This is not a bad thing, by the way. Staff … Continue reading
The end of summer vacation and beginning of a new school year signals the start of the annual budget process for many churches. As we enter this season, let me mention five very practical things for your church to consider in conjunction with your budget planning this year. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but, … Continue reading
By Andy Hale Have you ever had a moment where you realize you are at an impasse with Jesus and his teachings? I’m going to go out on a limb and say that most of us would never publicly acknowledge an agreement with that question. However, internally, many of us have wrestled with some aspects … Continue reading