Articles to help you and your church navigate this financial climate.

Is your budget tightening up?

Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. —Psalm 47:1

The NAE president shares his survey results.

Tightening communication, and not just the purse strings, will be critical.

How to teach generosity across the economic spectrum.

This Christmas the failing economy will test our commitment to serve the poor.

A video asking us to give presence rather than presents.

The ministry of giving evokes gratitude to God because its source is rooted in his grace.

An economic downturn isn't always bad news for giving.

Why we're not putting more in the offering plate. And what we can do about it.

Seven steps for promoting giving in your church

One of my favorite indulgences, which I treat myself to a few times a year, is Real Simple magazine. I find it somewhat ironic that a magazine about simplicity has slick ads for so much stuff, but it's still a fun magazine to read.

How Christianity's Jewish roots point us to a different kind of Thanksgiving.

In "Bi-Vocational Ministry," you'll find articles to help you explore the advantages and challenges of employing pastors that also work outside the church.

The Pilgrim legacy goes beyond Thanksgiving to a love of music still with us today.

Encouragement for the economic crisis.