The church has not been called to sit silently during these days of challenge. The church proclaims what it has always proclaimed: the Word of God.
Godly Stewardship
Set aside an offering ‘as God hath prospered’ you
What percentage of my income (including this stimulus check) should be directed to the Lord’s work in my congregation? How is the Lord calling me to be generous in this situation?
Financial concerns for churches in the coronavirus crisis
Those who have been blessed materially have been blessed by the Lord to be a blessing, especially in a time of crisis such as the coronavirus pandemic.
What your church can do right now in response to COVID-19
Especially during the coronavirus pandemic, congregations should demonstrate good stewardship of the gifts the Lord has given them.
Responding to the Loss of the Charitable Deduction
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 act of giving is more important than the positive change that happens through the church and its related nonprofits.
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 chip-enabled debit cards?
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. 4:8 — and by this code as we work alongside anyone who has or is considering making a charitable investment in our Synod’s work.
On The Sign Of The Cross In Baptism
On The Sign Of The Cross In Baptism – A Poem by Henry Alford In…
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 an individual or a family.
Of Treasures and Hearts
Lent is approaching – a time for reflection, repentance, and faith. The following is the…
Stewardship Thought for the Baptism of Our Lord
January 13th, one week after Epiphany, is the date the Church celebrates the Baptism of…
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 Gathering.
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 workers gathers for some much-needed care.
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.”
Has the Offering Plate Been Passed By?
So what are we to do if the passing of the plate becomes a long-term casualty of COVID-19? The key is formation.