Tom Arthur: Should church membership depend on tithing?
Rigor is good. A two-tier system that keeps committed participants from joining is not.
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Ginghamsburg Church has raised millions of dollars to fund projects in Sudan. Photo courtesy of Ginghamsburg Church
How to make a fundraising campaign succeed
One of the organizers of an outreach program that has raised $4.4 million for Sudan offers advice for others willing to think big.
Sacrificial giving
A church in a depressed, Rust Belt town has raised more than $4 million to help people in Sudan. This remarkable project began when the Rev. Mike Slaughter challenged his congregants to turn away from consumer culture and spend their money to help people in need.
James Martin, S.J.: The more we give, the freer we are
A Jesuit priest advises a Protestant minister how to talk about money. We need a culture of giving, transparency, and an invitation to freedom.
Tom Arthur: Money is crucial to discipleship. How do I ask about it?
How does a pastor even begin a conversation about money without making people feel like the church just wants theirs?
Auburn Theological Seminary
How theological schools should raise money
A new report by researchers at Auburn Theological Seminary offers guidance for seminaries trying to raise money in tough times. The data, though derived from theological schools, has implications for nonprofits as well.
Arthur Jones: The Orphan’s Mite
In the US, we struggle to convince our church members to give 3%. A Kenyan orphan gave 50%.
Louis Weeks: Should pastors know what members give?
It may be common wisdom that congregational leaders should be blind to who gives how much. This is misguided.
The long view
Rather than worrying about the next funding source, Christian leaders should focus on understanding how their work fits into the past and future of their institution, writes David L. Odom.
Todd Adams: We serve a God of abundance
Embracing the spiritual discipline of stewardship in tough times means that Christians must live out what they say they believe.