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Ken Schafer, Stewardship Minister at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee, encourages Christians (especially Pastors) to simply look to Scripture and be reminded of our call to give and manage our money.

As followers of Christ, we can set our hope in Jesus…not in a stable economy. But there is some good news in the midst of economic downturn. While it might seem like generosity towards nonprofits and churches may be headed for a dip, history shows us the opposite. 

The problem with money is it promises what only God can provide. Money promises security, peace and provision. The truth is we all have a longing in our hearts to experience those three things. In fact, it's a little taste of heaven to think of living in absolute security, complete peace, and never having to plan for provisions. While money promises these three things, it cannot deliver.

We are admonished to teach people to not trust in money but rather to trust in God. So trust is not really a mystery that just happens; it is an area in which we learn and grow. Here are three things we can do to grow in our trust of God as our provider.

What does the New Testament say about tithing? Is it a requirement, and should we continue to give our money to the church? We look at Bible verses to answer your questions!

Keeping track of tithes and offerings is a critical part of every church’s admin and operations.

Here are six of the most popular ways you can lead the people in your church to give. After reading through this list, take the time at the end to think through the best options for your church.

A new church building campaign might be one of the trickiest and most challenging fundraising activities to plan. But which fundraising recommendations will come up with the most fiscal contribution? And how do you assure that your fundraising efforts are in for success? We prepared these eight church fundraising ideas that will help you kick start the process.

Over the past two years, the month of March has also become a significant month for giving in the church.The clearest factors are the rise of retail investing and the fact that tax season is the easiest time to tithe on realized gains. The following guide can help change that for your church.

Sermons about church-giving and tithes are nothing new, especially if you’ve been in the Christian congregation for quite some time. But “First Fruits giving” may be a less common term for many, and while we can never out-give God, it is best to know the concept and the reasons behind why Christians should still practice First Fruits giving.So what exactly does this mean?We explore this and the relevance for today's Christian in our newest article.

77% of households in America are in debt. Nearly 40% of Americans don’t have the cash to cover a $400 emergency. And the average American has $5,525 in credit card debt.God cares about the space in our hearts occupied by money. Is money an idol for us? Do we control money, or does money control us? In the following article, we’ll look at what the Bible has to say about money, and how we can respond as followers of Jesus.

Donor retention is an essential aspect of doing ministry. It helps church leaders evaluate how well they build lasting relationships with new church-goers and members. However, there’s still a palpable difference between a regular giver and a first-time giver. So if you’re aiming to turn your church’s first-time givers into loyal contributors, you have to sustain engagement with them and instill the value of sharing.In this article we explore five ways to accomplish this.

In a season where money can feel tighter than ever, it can be extremely difficult to embrace generosity.In the following article, we’ll talk about the effects of financial stress on mental health; the surprising link between faith, money, and stress; Biblical foundations for generosity; and finally, practical strategies for being generous and becoming financially healthy when things are tough.

Text-to-give is a fast, secure, and essential giving option you should provide your church.

2020-2021 were years unlike any other. We experienced the onset of a global pandemic. Remote work became the new norm. Cryptocurrency boomed, NFT’s were bought and sold for millions of dollars, and we officially entered the metaverse. In this article, we’ll look at ECFA’s findings regarding giving from 2020-2021–including reasons for optimism and how to prepare for the future.

Looking for ideas on how to raise money through church fundraisers or what are good fundraising ideas for church? Here are 15 great church fundraising ideas that will 100% raise more money for the mission!