Referencing the classic stewardship book Grower’s Givers Hearts: Treating Fundraising as Ministry, a post on setting the church budget realistically and faithfully.

A church budget names the things so important that the congregation will put money there. It’s a deeply theological document. Think “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also…”

This post includes a short video on the Circle of Grace model of giving.

How many ways can donors give to your charity? Exploring the many, many ways to give using a charity founded by a vacuum cleaner company as illustration.

Reflections on over five decades of generosity in a conversation with Les Lindquist.

An encouraging story of how kids’ generosity inspired the adults in the congregation, plus two great videos from the Faith and Money network. And Are Better Meetings Possible? blog post from Credence and Co.

“Fewer Canadians are giving to charity. A majority of their donations are coming from fewer and older people. There is a 10-year runway before giving in Canada could plunge off a cliff.”

A blog inspired by John Longhurst’s article on charitable giving in Canadian Affairs, March 31, 2025.

What does a philanthropist look like? Someone who lives in a huge house with a giant SUV? Or someone who lives in a tiny house and never drives? Oseola MacCarty’s story shows how generosity points toward hope, even when the road is rough.

Stewardship as Christian practice, praying for God’s generous Spirit to move in us.

Stewardship is not about counting the money, but about making generous disciples of Jesus Christ. Citing Grace Duddy Pomroy, this post looks at moving from counting to cultivating.

How much do Canadians give? Charitable donors in Canada 2023 data from Statistics Canada including age, income and median gifts.