Giving

Article When Spouses Clash on Giving
- By Jeff Anderson
- Posted on December 20th, 2012
For over a decade I have been talking with folks about their personal financial giving. Among the most common questions I hear is, "What do I do when my spouse and I are not on…
Article Money Planning for 2013
- By J. Clif Christopher
- Posted on December 17th, 2012
As I write this, I know my pastor is very focused on his new Advent series and it seems that everyone in the church is preparing for Christmas in one way or another. It is what I…
Article Four Million Dollars for the Church
- By J. Clif Christopher
- Posted on October 15th, 2012
Last week one of our ministry strategists called me to share disturbing news about one of his clients. The pastor had just told him the church was notified they were the recipient …
Article Stewardship: If I Could Start from Scratch…
- By Bob Crossman
- Posted on August 26th, 2012
In established church settings it is very difficult to change the stewardship DNA of the congregation. I wish to repent of the low expectations I presented to new members early in …
Article Rich Church, Poor Church
- By J. Clif Christopher
- Posted on August 8th, 2012
Why do people give? I have written extensively about this in my book, Not Your Parents Offering Plate. It is, however, important to restate this elementary understanding before…
Article Worshipful Giving
- By Chris J. Hayes
- Posted on July 11th, 2012
Mark 12:38-44 Jesus’ teaching refocuses our attention to what should be important in life. Too often we allow the riches and treasures of this world to consume our thoughts …