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Lake Institute’s Resource Library collects and curates a wide range of resources that can help deepen understanding and practice at the intersection of faith and giving.

Search by keywords or browse by themes to find current research, leadership insights, inspiring stories, discernment guides, theological reflection, and more.

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Preaching Generosity

Meredith McNabb addresses the opportunities and challenges congregational leaders face when preaching about money.

DATE: August 9, 2022
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
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AUTHOR: Meredith McNabb, Susan Buckson

Guest Preaching on Stewardship

Nathan Kirkpatrick highlights the gifts and limitations of being a guest preacher on stewardship.

DATE: June 28, 2023
TOPIC: Organizational Leadership
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Stewardship
AUTHOR: Meredith McNabb, Nathan Kirkpatrick
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Preaching Joyful Generosity

Rev. Bruce Barkhauer offers suggestions on best practices for preaching about generosity in a Christian worship setting.

DATE: October 31, 2020
TOPIC: Theological Reflection
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Christianity, Generosity
AUTHOR: Bruce Barkhauer

7 Texts for Preaching Faithful Generosity

Bruce Barkhauer offers seven scripture texts to consider for preaching about faithful generosity.

DATE: April 30, 2020
TOPIC: Theological Reflection
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Christianity, Generosity, Stewardship
AUTHOR: Bruce Barkhauer

Preaching Hopeful Generosity

Rev. Bruce Barkhauer shares how a Christian pastor might preach on the hope of stewardship.

DATE: July 31, 2020
TOPIC: Theological Reflection
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Christianity, Generosity, Stewardship
AUTHOR: Bruce Barkhauer

Three Historic Approaches to Money in the Church

Rev. Rosanna Anderson reviews Peter Brown's book Through the Eye of the Needle and offers some applications for preaching and ministry in the Christian context.

DATE: October 31, 2020
TOPIC: Theological Reflection
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Christianity, Generosity
AUTHOR: Rosanna Anderson

Managing Pigs for God

Lyle Miller shares the principles that guide his teaching and preaching about stewardship.

DATE: July 31, 2019
TOPIC: Fundraising Practice
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Stewardship
AUTHOR: Lyle Miller

Simple Gifts

Melissa Spas outlines a set of lessons learned during her time with Lake Institute.

DATE: June 14, 2022
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Generosity
AUTHOR: David P. King, Melissa Spas

Simple Rules for a Complex Time

James A. Harnish takes the wisdom about money from an 18th century preacher and connects it to the complex world we live in today.

DATE: April 12, 2022
TOPIC: Theological Reflection
TYPE: Article
SOURCE: Insights Newsletter
KEYWORDS: Christianity, Religious Giving, Spirituality
AUTHOR: James A. Harnish

Devoted to Generosity Companion Resource (2019)

Devoted to Generosity is a companion resource to Giving Magazine Volume 21, produced in 2019 by the Ecumenical Stewardship Center. It includes campaign guidance, preaching guides, bible study/small group materials, worship/liturgy, children’s sermons, model letters and communication support.

DATE: January 1, 2019
TYPE: Learning Tool
SOURCE: Ecumenical Stewardship Center Archives
KEYWORDS: Generosity, Stewardship
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