Will the loss of the charitable deduction ruin the fabric of the nonprofit sector and cause the end of the world? Only if getting something out of the…
Godly Stewardship
How will the LCMS adapt when checkbooks rest in museums?
Are we asking – even expecting – an increasing number of people to use the financial equivalent of a rotary-dial phone in an era of smartphones and ch…
A Fundraiser’s Code of Ethical Principles and Practices
Those of us serving the Synod’s corporate headquarters, especially those within Mission Advancement, are bound by God’s Word — in passages like Phil. …
On The Sign Of The Cross In Baptism
On The Sign Of The Cross In Baptism – A Poem by Henry Alford In token that thou shalt not fear Christ crucified to own, We print the Cross upon …
The Value of Gift Cards
Even though sending used clothes sounds like the ‘easy’ way to help, gift cards can be an incredibly effective way to give real physical assistance to…
Of Treasures and Hearts
Lent is approaching – a time for reflection, repentance, and faith. The following is the Stewardship Thought for Ash Wednesday – you can downloa…
Stewardship Thought for the Baptism of Our Lord
January 13th, one week after Epiphany, is the date the Church celebrates the Baptism of Our Lord. The following is the Stewardship Thought for this ce…
Our Most Valuable Resource: What I learned While Running a Crowdfunding Campaign
Technique is all well and good. However, one lesson I learned is worth far more than all the rest: It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.…
Living Generously Together
The church has an opportunity to grow in generosity by providing funds for a similar meal packing event that will take place at the 2016 LCMS Youth G…
Caring for our workers, including international workers, is a core value
The care of our workers, including international workers who are so very far from our sight, is a Synod core value. Follow along as one group of worke…
The faithfulness of God
1 Corinthians 1:9 — “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”…
First things first
Deuteronomy 8:3 — “…that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the LO…
Sheep do sheep works
Matthew 25:44 — “Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and di…
Partners with God
Philippians 1:5 — “I always thank God … because of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now.”…
Faith leads to action
Matthew 25:4 — “….but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps.”…
Reaping what you sow
Matthew 5:7 — “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”…