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Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
“With that kind of money, anybody could have their dream job and not worry about failing. How sweet is that?”
This is a line I rehearse regularly whenever I hear about the careers and lifestyles of people I consider to be uber-wealthy. Wanna hear another one?
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
Sharing your values with your children oftentimes leads to difficult conversations.
Article Type: A Message From the Director
Sometimes we talk about stewardship in terms of resources, and sometimes we talk about stewarding relationships. Today, I find myself thinking more about the latter.
I don’t know about you, but to me, it seems the tension in our society is at an all-time high.
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
“For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.” 2 Corinthians 5:14
Trust me, you’ve already seen this movie a time or two: a pastor is asked to sit down to “hear what some people are saying” about the church’s current ministry.
The lines are so tired, you can parrot them as they’re spoken: “The sermons are weak. The flock isn’t being fed. There’s too much emphasis on the community. What about us?”
Article Type: Ask a Planner
Q: In light of the current market, should I still consider giving stock?
A: Absolutely! Giving appreciated stock, real estate or other non-cash assets remains one of the most cost-effective ways to support your church or other ministries since you will receive a fair market value deduction at the time of your gift and avoid capital gains on the sale of appreciated assets.
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
4 Ways to Teach Stewardship to the Next Generation
One of the greatest gifts you can share with your loved ones is a godly perspective on money and generosity.
Article Type: General Articles
Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” John 1:43, NIV
Line up!
This directive isn’t only for grade-schoolers who line up to go to lunch or the bathroom.
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
A simple reflection from somebody who knows a thing or two about quarantine.
Dear pastor,
I keep thinking of you. The afternoon doldrums take over my thoughts, and there you are. The reaches of the night find me restless, so I pray for you. I pray for your family. I pray for new mercies and for shalom.
Article Type: Life Stories
How the Stewards Fund Enables Randy and Martika Gartman to Support What’s Most Important
Ask anyone who knows Randy and Martika Gartman, and you’ll hear how different they are — in almost every way.
Dig a little deeper, however, and the Gartmans’ similarities and loving dependence on one another quickly becomes apparent.
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
The temptation to bury digital giving is real, especially for churches that haven’t used it for very long. But let’s not lose sight of how virtual still plays a role in our reality.