November 30, 2021
My church is a beautiful waste of money
By the metrics of business management and capitalism, the work of churches and pastors is redundant.
learn more about My church is a beautiful waste of moneyNovember 2, 2021
Incubator for discipleship
Rather than investing in a single, institutionally driven project, an Austin church is inviting parishioners to come up with innovative ways to serve their city — and providing initial funding.
learn more about Incubator for discipleshipFebruary 9, 2021
Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows: Congregations should see their buildings as assets, not albatrosses
Talking about church buildings is fun for the bishop of the Diocese of Indianapolis — not just because she is trained in architecture and historic preservation, but also because it leads to questions like, “What is this congregation for?”
learn more about Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows: Congregations should see their buildings as assets, not albatrossesJune 9, 2020
Melissa Spas: How do you fundraise and ask for major gifts? Don’t pitch. Nurture relationships first.
Fundraising is about forming relationships, sharing the mission of your organization, and inviting others to participate, writes the managing director for the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving.
learn more about Melissa Spas: How do you fundraise and ask for major gifts? Don’t pitch. Nurture relationships first.