Tag «Finances»

The Coming Revolution in Church Economics: An In-Depth Interview with Mark DeYmaz

What if tithes and offerings no longer support your church’s operations? How can you create multiple streams of income by leveraging the value of your congregation’s people, programs, money, and buildings? This recap of a 2020 Leading Ideas Talks Podcast features a discussion between Mark DeYmaz and Ann Michel of the Lewis Center Staff on […]

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The Unstrapped Life: The Wrong Ways, and the Right Way, to Think About Money

Money is emotionally weighty for us. Most people don’t talk about money much, but when they do, they almost always feel something. Guilt. Shame. Embarrassment. Pride. Joy. Longing. Contentment. Discontentment. This is actually pretty understandable. Mo…

How I Set Aside $98.94 in a Month and Never Missed It

Last month, I managed to put an extra $98.94 in a savings account, earn a few pennies in interest, and I never really missed it, thanks to Acorns! Acorns is an app – or better, it’s a service – that helps you set aside more of your in…

7 Policies Every Church Needs for Trust and Transparency

Trust is fragile, says Bonnie Ives Marden. And finances, if not handled correctly, can be a source of worry rather than security. She outlines seven policies for institutional trust and financial integrity that reduce confusion and conflict while at the same time encouraging generosity to support your mission. To celebrate the Lewis Center’s anniversary, we […]

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