Plain Talk about Churches and Money

Plain Talk about Churches and Money
Author: Dean Hoge
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 155
Release: 1998-11-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1566996023

Based on extensive research, this volume offers insight and help on the key fiscal topics confronting church leaders today, including: Why is the church so uneasy with the topic of money? Is there a difference between stewardship and fundraising? How can we motivate giving? Should we invest church funds? It tackles the resistance, fears, and difficulties about money common in congregations. The book is must reading for lay leaders and anyone in pastoral ministry today.

The Glory Now Revealed

The Glory Now Revealed
Author: Andrew M. Davis
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493430270

Believers know that when we die we enter heaven and will spend eternity there with God and the saints who have gone before us. But what actually happens in heaven? What are we going to be doing there? Won't it get boring at some point? According to Scripture, a large part of our experience of heaven will be a continual revealing of God's glory. Not just his glory in the moment, but during all of time. The mysteries of providence, the hidden movements of God throughout history, and the forgotten and unnoted works of even the most obscure of God's people will be unveiled so that we can see how wise, loving, gracious, and powerful our God is. And though we will experience perfection in heaven, we will never be omniscient, which means we will always be learning more about God's glory, inspiring us to return joyful praise and thanksgiving. If your vision of heaven has been limited to clouds and harps and angels, it's time to expand that view with the truth found in this biblically based look at the afterlife.

Ask, Thank, Tell

Ask, Thank, Tell
Author: Charles R. Lane
Publisher: Augsburg Books
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781451405057

The goal of this book, says author Charles Lane, is to perform a dramatic rescue of stewardship, freeing it from any connection whatsoever to "paying the bills." When the Bible talks about stewardship it almost always talks about the intimate connection between how a person handles financial matters and that person's relationship with God. Stewardship is an intensely spiritual matter that lies close to a disciple's relationship with Jesus.The book is designed especially for use in congregational planning and study. Congregational stewardship leaders will come back to three foundational verbs ? ask, thank, tell ? over and over as they help individuals experience the joy of giving generously. The author makes the convincing case that there is little in life today that can help a disciple grow in relationship with Jesus more than a solid intentional biblical stewardship.

Generosity, Stewardship, and Abundance

Generosity, Stewardship, and Abundance
Author: Lovett H. Weems
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2021-05-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1538135345

God’s purpose in calling us to lives of faithful stewardship and generosity isn’t merely to sustain the church. Rather, the continued existence of the church is essential to sustain the powerful, transformative message of our faith. Lovett H. Weems Jr. and Ann A. Michel present the Bible’s redeeming and transforming message of generosity, stewardship, and abundance in this comprehensive guide to Christian financial responsibility. The book provides practical advice to pastors and church leaders tasked with funding ministry and inspiring others toward responsible stewardship and greater generosity. It addresses church fundraising, stewardship campaigns, budgets, financing capital needs, endowments, and innovative approaches to economic sustainability. The book integrates the theological and practical dimensions of finance to empower congregational leaders to think critically about stewardship from a Christian perspective, help them use their personal and congregational possessions in the light of faith.

www.congregationalresources.org

www.congregationalresources.org
Author: Richard Bass
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2004-12-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1566997070

An ever-increasing number of resources compete for the attention of congregational leaders. With a seemingly endless number of choices, finding the best resource on a particular topic for a specific congregation is an often daunting challenge. www.congregationalresources.org, is an invaluable companion to the groundbreaking online version of Alban Institute’s and Indianapolis Center for Congregation’s jointly researched and produced Congregational Resource Guide, launched in 2001 and accessed by thousands of seekers each week. The book conveniently and cogently puts the rich array of important resources into context by examining in depth, the key books, organizations, Web sites, and people that will help leaders gain an understanding of important issues facing their congregations. The book features ten overviews of important topics by widely recognized experts in their fields, including Amy Sherman on Community Ministry, Tom Fischer on Congregational Health, Lee Ramsey on Preaching, Paul Chaffee on Leadership, John Janka on Evaluation, and Jean Trumbauer on Lay Ministry. Each essay is accompanied by an annotated list of selected resources for researching further information. Helpful guides for using these valuable resources to promote and encourage congregational understanding and transformation are also included.

Making a Difference in Preaching

Making a Difference in Preaching
Author: Haddon W. Robinson
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2002-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0801091470

A collection of Haddon Robinson's shorter writings on preaching.

In Pursuit of the Almighty's Dollar

In Pursuit of the Almighty's Dollar
Author: James David Hudnut-Beumler
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2007
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0807830798

Every day of the week in contemporary America (and especially on Sundays) people raise money for their religious enterprises--for clergy, educators, buildings, charity, youth-oriented work, and more. In a fascinating look into the economics of American Pr

Money Matters

Money Matters
Author: Dean R. Hoge
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 268
Release: 1996-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780664256876

Presenting the findings of the largest and most incisive study of factors influencing church giving in America ever done, this book details information from 625 churches and their members and offers surprising conclusions about member contributions. Also provided is an in-depth exploration, with relevant case studies, of 12 successfully funded churches.

Building Strong Congregations

Building Strong Congregations
Author: Bruce Wrenn
Publisher: Autumn House Publishing
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0812704908

You probably have a fairly good idea of what it took to construct the building in which your congregation meets. First, there was a recognized need for a building, followed by a budget, blueprints, fund-raising, construction workers, and building materials, and voil! The structure proudly stands as a monument to the effective implementation of a well-thought-out plan.

52 Ways to Ignite Your Congregation

52 Ways to Ignite Your Congregation
Author: William C. Green
Publisher: The Pilgrim Press
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2010-03-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0829818529

"52 Ways to Ignite Your Congregation: Generous Giving" is biblically centered, liberally evangelical, and practically oriented. This second volume in the "52 Ways to Ignite" series gives pastors, lay leaders, and stewardship/mission committees fifty-two thoughtful and action-oriented ideas that will encourage members to become disciples who give—and give generously. William Green begins each idea with a Bible passage, to invite you into reflection and discussion, igniting you to experience even greater responsiveness to God’s generosity.