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Money and Faith
Richard Rohr, from The Center for Action and Contemplation, shared last week about the power of money. Rohr refers to Lynne Twist’s book, The Soul of Money. She states that we have made money more important than humans. We have even given money more meaning than...
Happy Fourth of July!
It is great to have an opportunity to celebrate the best that the United States offers to its citizens and to the world. This year, we pause mid-week for the celebration, which in a way is a mid-year pause as well. Six months of 2018 have come and gone. This a great...
2017 Charitable Giving Numbers
The latest report from Giving USA is out. The numbers from 2017 report a record high of $410.02 billion given to charitable causes. Religion still receives the largest share at 31% of all gifts, but the number is well below what it was 20 years ago. And religious...
Have a Plan
Good Sense Movement recently sent me a newsletter about better stewardship. The newsletter noted, “If you aim at nothing, you’re sure to hit it.” That is true in many things including work in stewardship and generosity. Nothing will be achieved without a goal in...
Your Investors
Horizons Stewardship published an article by Mick Tune last month about investors. He begins, “Think of me as a potential venture capitalist for your organization, or as a mission capitalist for your vision. I am not looking to make money back, but I am looking for a...
With Gratitude
Your presence at our booth at Annual Conference is appreciated. We enjoyed getting to visit with friends of the Foundation and those looking to learn more. You and the churches you attend or serve are the reason that we exist. We are here to serve you. So, thank...
Annual Conference
You are invited to stop by our display booth at the 2018 Mississippi Annual Conference. You may wish to pick up a pen or a nifty, color changing stress ball. You can even talk to us about generating more income for your church’s ministry, or how your church can...
Twiggy
A recent CBS Sunday Morning Program featured Twiggy. It is hard to believe that she is 68 years old. Twiggy was discovered through her photograph in a hair salon. Someone working there agreed to do her hair, which ended up being cut very short. A photograph was made...
Stewardship/Generosity Leaders
Horizons Stewardship recently released an article about recruiting good stewardship/generosity leaders. The first qualification is that the chosen leaders actually practice good stewardship and generosity. Yes, this will mean that someone needs to check with the...
Pastors and Generosity
There are churches that model generosity in spite of the pastor, but most are hindered by a pastor’s lack of generosity. Pastors, you need to know that church folks will be aware of your level of giving. You cannot hide it. You can preach until you are blue in the...
Set Realistic Goals
"Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” -Proverbs 29:18 KJV It is getting that time for most churches to start talking about the dreaded “B” word. That word is budget! Budgets are needed for churches to continue their...
Political Leadership
Then King Darius sent this message to the people of every race and nation and language throughout the world: “Peace and prosperity to you!“I decree that everyone throughout my kingdom should tremble with fear before the God of Daniel. For he is the living...
Everything Is A Gift
Everything we have been given is a gift. Everything. This includes the car you’re driving, the house you live in, the job you have and the family you were born into. God was purposeful in placing you in this time and in these circumstances. The dictionary tells us a...