A learning resource for Christian leaders and theirRecently published
As a recent report sheds light on the postpandemic state of faith and finances, experts offer suggestions for increasing church income by prioritizing ease of giving and financial literacy.
Link to author Leslie Quander Wooldridge
Instead of defaulting to individual responsibility, shouldn’t we forgive one another’s debts?
Link to author Melissa Florer-Bixler
Economists live in a world of scarcity. Christians believe in God’s abundance. In this conversation, an economist and a pastor talk about the ways in which that tension plays out in ministry and life.
In this excerpt from an edited volume, Aimée Laramore describes the difficulties of the diverse economic problems facing congregations — and the opportunities that adapting to them could provide.
Link to author Aimée Laramore
Debt is a crushing issue for many in our congregations, but creative churches are offering a path to freedom, a pastor writes.
Link to author Melissa Florer-Bixler
Fundraising is about forming relationships, sharing the mission of your organization, and inviting others to participate, writes the managing director for the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving.
Link to author Melissa Spas
Twelve Christian leaders share their thoughts on how the coronavirus pandemic might affect the financial health and sustainability of American churches.
Link to author Ken Garfield
Sometimes institutional leaders are focused on survival. These questions can help shift thinking toward thriving, even in a climate of scarcity.
Link to author Gretchen E. Ziegenhals
