Damned if you tithe and damned if you don’t
Lost in the kerfuffle over Mitt Romney’s tax returns is a sorry story about how Americans’ (including good church folks) have come to think about… Read More »Damned if you tithe and damned if you don’t
Stewardship education
Finding mojo in a church basement
Way back in 2000, when Thom Jeavons and I first sang the praises of abundance thinking, the scarcity crowd accused us of being Pollyannas. Today,… Read More »Finding mojo in a church basement
For faith and generosity, it’s déjà vu all over again.
The folks over the Chronicle of Philanthropy have just released a special report titled “How America Gives,” and surprise, surprise, faith is a major factor… Read More »For faith and generosity, it’s déjà vu all over again.
Generosity in quotes
“One image and symbol in particular brings together the dynamics of mission and stewardship in a fundamental way—the Eucharist table. It’s no wonder that the… Read More »Generosity in quotes
What the kids should know about your finances
During tough economic times, it’s understandable if parents shield their kids from the harsher facts of the family’s financial life. Growing up is hard enough.… Read More »What the kids should know about your finances
A seven-step plan for raising generous kids
For several years now, I’ve subscribed to the Family Giving News — a publication that bills itself as “the nation’s most widely read e-newsletter for… Read More »A seven-step plan for raising generous kids
The juvenilization of Christian philanthropy
Every few months, along comes another diagnosis of what ails the faithful in the United States. The latest is Thomas Bergler’s The Juvinilization of American… Read More »The juvenilization of Christian philanthropy
Remembering my father, who taught me well that generous matters.
Over the years, I’ve been blessed by stories of godly parents and grandparents who both talked the talk and walked the walk of generosity. This… Read More »Remembering my father, who taught me well that generous matters.
A problem with short-term mission trips
“MDS ends historic 7-year recovery effort in New Orleans.” The headline grabbed my attention as I pulled the latest issue of Mennonite World Review from my… Read More »A problem with short-term mission trips
Ten reasons why people become generous stewards
Although I don’t often consult with congregations about their stewardship programs, I keep a close eye on trend lines related to local church giving. It’s… Read More »Ten reasons why people become generous stewards