In the past several years, the world has witnessed the horror of two massive tsunamis, first in Indonesia and more recently in Japan. The loss of life and devastation surpass what … read more

The leadership or nominating committee of any local church is a place where we pastors can do our most productive work. In a best-case scenario, committee members put their heads… read more

1. Focusing on Shortfall In the vast majority of Christian Churches, in particular the small congregations, the only financial stewardship emphasis occurs when the church… read more

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… read more