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Is a pick-up truck full of sweet corn different than an endowment fund?
Is a pick-up truck full of sweet corn different than an endowment fund? Reflections on accumulation for charities.
Summer Stewardship Check-in
A sample letter for summer stewardship. A prayerful and grateful reminder that the church’s ministry of worship, prayer and hospitality continues throughout the summer!
The widow shares - Zarephath Part 2
The widow of Zarephath shares, even when she has very few resources. What might this story of generosity mean for a congregation who is scared they don’t have enough?
What happens when the brook dries up? Zarephath Part 1
It’s hard to be generous when you’re scared. What happens when the brook dries up? Part 1 of a series based on Elijah and the widow of Zarephath in 1 Kings 17.
Why am I here? Measuring a life
Why am I here? In preparing for a family funeral, Lori wonders: what values do her actions demonstrate?
Money, manna and ministry
Money, Manna and Ministry - reflections based on Exodus 16 and 2 Corinthians 8. Can God be trusted, even in the wilderness? If we share, will there be enough?
A good news story of churches co-operating
Celebrating denominational co-operation, and curating resources for church people
Accounting as ministry
The Apostle Paul describes a generosity road show in 2 Cor 8, where preachers and accountants both participate in ministry.
Trends in Christian Giving
Trends in Christian giving in Canada - fewer Christians and reduced giving. A look at the numbers, plus advice on how to find hope.
Psalm 4: Money and trauma
Is your congregation carrying trauma around money? Psalm 4 offers hope.