One of the challenges faced by pastors and other church leaders is teaching the congregation about financial stewardship (including generous giving). Here are some helpful online resources (and a couple of cartoons for a little levity about a serious topic):
- Design Group International article: Best Practices for Effective Stewardship in the Church
- GCI.org articles about personal money management (listed at www.gci.org/series/money). These articles would make a good curriculum for a series of discipleship classes or small group meetings on this important topic.
- ChurchLeaders.com article: 3 Simple Tips to Increase Giving (Almost) Overnight
We are so blessed that many in our GCI congregations follow the principle of tithing (not law). Personally I was taught this principle by by Godly Grandmother when I was eleven and it has been my practice for my entire life. God loves a cheerful giver. We very much appreciate those who give give tithes and or offerings. God bless you.