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Should Pastors Be Kept in the Dark about Giving? | | This week, a Christianity Today article broached an interesting question: Should Pastors Know What Congregants Give? I had my own opinion, shaped, no doubt by the practice in my church where pastors have no knowledge of who gives what. But as I shared my thoughts on the topic online, I learned that many disagreed. One small church pastor insisted knowing what his congregants give was crucial. Generosity is a discipleship issue and he wants to lead his people in this area. Good point! The article includes a variety of perspectives and will help you think through the question. Whatever stance your church takes on the question, teaching on the topic is crucial. Developing a Culture of Stewardshipwill help you do that well. This 25-page resource is designed to help you address the spiritual implications of money and create a church culture that values joyful, sacrificial giving. |
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| | | Developing a Culture of Stewardship Money: It's the consistent question mark in the life of many churches. Do we talk about it too much? Do we talk about it enough? How do we talk about it without making people feel like they're being pumped for all they have? The Bible has a lot to say about money, and if we're not addressing it well we're depriving our people—and our churches—of all that God has for our lives, and our finances. Nelson Searcy, Patrick Johnson, Wayne Pohl, and more Read More |
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| | Discipling Teens This resource is designed to help you go deeper as you build relationships with teenagers and help them grow in spiritual maturity. Larry Lindquist, Rachel Willoughby, Doug Fields, and more Read More |
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| | Discipling in a Digital Age For better and for worse, technology has changed everything about the way we live—even, and perhaps especially, in the church. As a "digital native" generation rises into leadership and looks for discipleship and mentoring, they bring with them a new set of issues and challenges. This resource includes articles from seasoned ministry veterans that will help you guide and lead effectively amid digital distraction, hyper-connectedness, and social media savvy. John Ortberg, Chris Maxwell, Michael Frost, and more Read More |
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