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Stories Can Transform Your Church's Stewardship

This online article explores how storytelling can reshape congregational attitudes toward giving by reframing stewardship as a joyful, year-round narrative practice. Rather than seeing giving as a once-a-year financial appeal, author Erin Dunigan highlights practical examples, theological grounding, and cultural shifts in charitable giving. T his article equips leaders to cultivate a stewardship culture that emphasizes meaning, identity, and mission to help congregations communicate why...

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Breaking Down Pastors' Concerns About Church Giving

This online article explores emerging trends shaping the future of Christian generosity as revealed from an...

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4 Ways to Strengthen Financial Stewardship and Increase Giving in 2025

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