The Body of Christ is made of many parts, and people experience their understanding of God in many different ways. On this blog, we'll consider the beliefs and activities of congregations, denominations and different religions.
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Ministry Matters - Church giving during seismic shift and fear
How does a church leader build and sustain generosity and stewardship in the world of Covid 19? How does one build and sustain generosity and stewardship in the digital world? Due to pandemic and acceleration of streaming technology, this monumental shift in the way we do church is having an uneven effect on churches. Some struggle mightily, while others thrive and grow in financial discipleship. READ MORE
How then can we preach and teach “certain faith in uncertain times” in a financially competitive culture? This task is challenging but essential in turning fear into deeper faith and trust. Many churches are struggling to simply maintain their ministry budgets and increase giving to mission. There has been a seismic shift in donor attitudes. Giving will remain low and limited unless we address this challenge directly. READ MORE
This lectionary text makes me shiver a little, as I’ve heard it trotted out so often, especially at funerals, to praise a wife or mom —- not wrongly —- but this long and eloquent poem about the best wife ever packs its surprises. READ MORE
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