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Church Finances
Money matters can be a point of contention for churches, be it tithing (or lack thereof), poor fiscal management, or outright fraudulent practices (intentional or otherwise).
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Scarcity’s Strange Gifts
Church attendance is down. Giving is iffy. Ministers are tired. But God is with us in lean times too.
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There’s Someone on The Wing!
Why we love scary movies, a new Speaker takes his seat, and women need a raise.
Honor Thy Church Mothers—with Wages
Despite their crucial role in congregational life, 83 percent of women’s ministry leaders remain unpaid.
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Apologetics TV Ministry Loses Financial Accreditation Over Fundraising
‘The John Ankerberg Show’ kept 80 percent of money raised for audio Bibles.
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Looking for Independence from Western Funds, African Methodists Turn to Farming
Church agricultural initiative is supporting rice, corn, pigs, and other crops from Liberia to Mozambique.
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Embezzlement Bedevils Global Church Giving
Experts project fraud will cost Christian ministries $170 billion in 2050.
In Our Rejection of the Prosperity Gospel, Are We Missing God’s Provision?
As church leaders, we can model a balanced mindset about God’s material blessings.
How Might the COVID-19 Crisis Reshape our Churches for Good?
We have a unique opportunity to reset, pivot from old patterns, and look afresh at the future.
What Happens When Apps Replace the Offering Plate?
We need to think creatively about the role of giving in corporate worship.
Ten Percent Won’t Work for Everyone
The New Testament suggests that different Christians should give different portions of their income to the Lord.