What’s the most important stewardship job ever? It’s not the person who collects the money, counts the money or deposits the money. It’s not the person who heads … read more

Money gets a bad rap in some churches. The thinking goes something like this: Even though we ask for money every time we collect an offering, the truth is, we shouldn’t need … read more

PHILADELPHIA (RNS) The Liberty Bell contains an unforgettable inscription: "Proclaim liberty throughout the land and unto all the inhabitants thereof." This stirring quotation… read more

In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus contends that the poor will always be with us (Mark 14:7). This implies that the rich will also be with us. This troubles many. Income inequality… read more

We are the ones paying all the bills! Listen to us,” said the eighty-seven-year-old woman while clapping her hands in the young pastor’s face. “It’s our… read more

800 and 12 percent. 800 is roughly how many times money is mentioned in the Bible, give or take several hundred depending on who is counting. (This site even says 2,000.) It is… read more