Do you know what most would say if you were to go door to door across your neighborhood and ask people the one thing they don’t like about church? That all we ever talk about is money. Well, here we go again; it’s time for the offering! Some churches have decided...
How Does the Staff/Church Change the Conversation About Money? The following are some key thoughts on how. Be like Jesus. Jesus talked more about money and finances than any other topic. If our Lord saw the importance of discussing this topic, why would we not follow Him and do the same?...
What is your goal in stewardship? 83% of pastors in one poll agreed with the statement, “In most congregations, the goal of stewardship is defined as meeting the budget.”1. If this statistic is true, and I don’t doubt it, then no wonder we are having difficulty reversing the decline in...
“Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” Matthew 22:21 Those were Jesus’ words in answer to a trick question presented to him by the Pharisees. The question was, “Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” Paying taxes was a huge issue for...
Welcome back to another edition of the Stewardship Journal. We took last week off for Labor Day, the traditional end of summer. Fall is right around the corner, bringing cooler weather and football! It also means full activities for our churches across Missouri and a crucial time for giving. The...
