Spring 1981

Asking church members to give money is not fundamentally different from making an altar call or encouraging a parishioner to read the Bible.

The questions of good stewarship and responsible financial policies face pastor and layman alike. Five laymen talk about whay money and ministry go hand in hand.

When needs surface in a congregation it sometimes takes creative programs to meet them.

In our interview with the late Lyle Schaller, he identified ways churches can make wiser financial decisions.

Gladys Hunt shares five books that are helping her in ministry.

A wilderness hike through the mountains taught one church staff some lessons about Christian commitment.

In what ways do pators and lay persons agree or disagree about pastors’ compensation, their ability to cope financially, and their financial condition?

Applying several fundamental principles can take some of the uncertainty out of church finances.

An estimated fifteen million Americans suffer from serious depression. Many are church members.

A church leader’s effectiveness can rise or fall with his relationships to members.

Effective church leaders mold their leadership style to meet the needs of their group.

Keeping the choir interested.