Churches and other nonprofits are always in need of financial support, but in recent years there’s a particular Tuesday in November that sparks giving and generates eye-popping donation totals. It’s called Giving Tuesday. It’s the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and this year it’s on November 29. For your...
Not every day is sunshine and rainbows. And even the most optimistic, glass-half-full kind of people have bad days now and then. When times get tough, helping your congregation remember to turn to the Bible for words of wisdom, encouragement, and motivation is a good Christian...
Talking about tithing, offerings, and giving at church can be uncomfortable. As a pastor or church leader, it can feel like you’re asking for a raise. Well, maybe not quite. But it’s important to communicate to your members the importance of tithing and offering and...
When it comes to giving in the New Testament, there’s a debate. In this post, we hope to shed some light on what the Bible says about tithing, both in the Old Testament and the New Testament. What is “Tithing”? The word ‘tithe’ comes up in the...
Your church is a community that’s part of a larger community. Giving back to that larger community is a vital part of your church’s role. Your church members can have a positive impact in the city, town, or region where they live, whether they prefer to...
Tithing is an important practice in Christianity. Not only is it referenced in the Bible as something we should all do when possible, but it helps parishioners grow closer to God as well as support their church—an organization they believe in and that shares their values. If...
Giving is an integral part of any church environment but sometimes it is a struggle to communicate why being charitable is essential for both the congregation and the organization. Being charitable simply means to be kind, forgiving and generous and reflects Christ to the world. In...
Planning events can be overwhelming, but they don’t need to be. With advance planning, any event can become a success. Starting six months prior to the event, you can follow this easy checklist to help you complete the necessary steps to ensure success! Six Months Prior...
Need a little help thinking through an upcoming event? No worries. We’ve got you covered. Here are 12 surefire steps to ensuring that your next big event is an even bigger success. 1.) Start planning early. When possible, start planning at least six months ahead of time. Families...
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic—in the midst of a global supply-chain crisis and inflation upswing—organizations of all kinds are being challenged to assess the new landscape and figure out how to move forward. Many nonprofits have been hit especially hard, according to a...
