Daily Archives - March 17, 2022

Thank You!

In writing to the Philippian church, the Apostle Paul began the letter saying, “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.” That verse expresses how we feel about each of you! As we focus on the offering today, I want to say thank you to every...


Key Pointers for Expressing Gratitude

Here are some pointers and thoughts about crafting a thank you card or letter… Get to the point! It’s about saying thanks, not telling them how great your church is.Make it brief. People are busy these days and they won’t read more than a paragraph or two.Personalize it. The most successful...


The Value of Showing Gratitude

“When is showing gratitude ever inappropriate?” That was my wife Valerie’s response after I returned home from meeting with a pastor who had asked me to write a series of letters for him. One letter I wrote was a thank you letter to donors for their generosity. When I showed...


An Interview with Dr. Willie McLaurin

In my twenty-five years of serving as Recording Secretary for the Southern Baptist Convention, I have been blessed to serve with many godly and gifted leaders from across the Convention. That blessing has helped make me a better leader, but more importantly, it has improved my walk with Christ. It’s...


From the Desk of Our Executive Director

Welcome to another Stewardship Journal! Don’t miss our lead post! Our team had an idea to interview my friend, Dr. Willie McLaurin, about his new role as serving as the interim president and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee. Dr. McLaurin shared some incredible insights into his personal walk and how...