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 can the local church model generosity in a time of mistrust of foreign aid?

A poem about February generosity: is extraordinary grace is just ordinary grace, repeated?

Should board members give? A board’s role in fundraising and research on board giving from the In Trust Center for theological education.

“Whatever I have given away, I have never, ever missed it…” How being generous with a little helps us to be generous with a lot. And a story featuring the Ford Motor Company.

"The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1)

Why talk about the stars in a stewardship blog? When we appreciate God's gifts to us, we can share with others.

Why am I here? In preparing for a family funeral, Lori wonders: what values do her actions demonstrate?

In this third post on giving and prayer, I have eight words of stewardship advice:

Pray

Say thank-you

Tell stories

Pay attention

Pray. (This is one worth repeating. We’ll talk about the Holy Spirit and pre-authorized giving!)

Clergy and Christian leaders can act on this simple counsel immediately.

How can a shrinking church increase generosity? Generosity is a spiritual discipline, part of following Jesus. Reducing expenses doesn’t increase generosity.

When we are scared, we hold on to what we have too tightly. Sort of a death grip, which is ironic because none of the things we are squeezing are ours to keep. As I’ve said before, dying with a big pile of money under the bed is the same as dying with a big pile of zucchini under the bed….Like an angel’s visit, gratitude interrupts our fear and reminds us of God’s faithfulness.