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Money and a Heart for God: An In-depth Interview with Callie Picardo

How does our faith influence our relationship with money? Jessica Anschutz of the Lewis Center staff speaks with Callie Picardo, a teacher and the coauthor of Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving, about stewardship, gratitude, and how creative partnerships can expand ministries. Jessica Anschutz: Callie, in the introduction to Money […]

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Don’t Forget to Say Thanks

Stewardship expert Charles Lane says that thanking your church’s donors isn’t difficult but remembering to do it often is. He outlines key elements in developing a thank you plan and stresses the importance of sticking to it. I was at our local zoo a few weeks ago and watched a family of four emerge from […]

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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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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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Money and a Heart for God: An In-depth Interview with Callie Picardo

Don’t Forget to Say Thanks

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

7 Policies Every Church Needs for Trust and Transparency

Stewardship Influence