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8 Ways Churches Can Generate Revenue Without Losing Sight of the Mission

This article discusses supporting congregational mission through alternative sources of income beyond an annual giving or stewardship campaign. SteepleMate suggests 7 creative income sources that would align with the congregation's mission, such as renting space to groups for community events, applying for grants, selling merchandise, operating an in-house business, or establishing an endowment. The article also provides insight into important elements of a pastoral financial "toolbox," a...

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2026 Church Giving Statistics & Trends: Giving in Faith: Rethinking Church Generosity Through...

This generosity resource compiles Givelify’s research, stories, and practical guidance to help...

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10 Practical Strategies For Effective Stewardship Campaigns

This online article, from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, presents ten actionable strategies that help...

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Selecting Fundraising Consultants

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Compiled from interviews with consultants and congregational leaders, this article is...

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Relating to Contractors

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This two-page guide from congregational experts offers commonsense tips and tools to get the...

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Preaching in the Wake of Disaster

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This article offers five suggestions for clergy who must preach after a disaster impacts...

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Positive Change for Congregations

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This article summarizes the experience of the Indianapolis Center for Congregations in...

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Parish Size: Categories, Dynamics, and Issues

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This article will help growing congregations identify new needs due to their size and how to...

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New Vaccination Sites Opening for Seniors at Predominately African-American Churches

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This article outlines how churches are distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.

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My Top 10 Church Planting Tips

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Written by a church planter serving in Chicago, this article offers 10 church planting tips.

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Continuing to Minister to the Church During COVID-19: Creative Ideas for Small Rural Congregations

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This article lists doable, creative ideas from small rural congregations for how to do...

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Levels of Conflict - Based on the work of Speed Leas

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This article summarizes Speed Leas' work on the five levels of congregational conflict.

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