A story about how one Cooperative Baptist Fellowship congregation sold their land to reduce debt.
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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.
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The Faithful Generosity Story Shelf highlights congregations and other religious organizations who have sought to use their assets and resources in creative—and sometimes surprising—ways as an expression of faithful giving.
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The Center for the Church and the Black Experience and Lake Institute on Faith & Giving were proud to co-host the 2025 Symposium on Philanthropy and the Black Church. Focused on faith communities in the Black Church, the event united leaders across sectors to build trust, foster strategic partnerships, and reimagine philanthropy through the lens of faith, legacy, and mutual respect.
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Erica Dollhopf, Ph.D., Meredith McNabb, and Dr. Carlos Perkins explore the newest data on religious giving and share key insights from the Giving USA 2025 report.
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David King highlights the importance of understanding context when discussing philanthropy.
Don’t let confusion about taxes stop you from doing something new, say two experts in faith-based social enterprise.
An in-depth research presentation by Dave Kresta, PhD that examines the many ways religious spaces can be reimagined to serve modern communities.
Where to Start is a tool to help faith leaders consider what to do when they don't know what to do about resources.
Meredith McNabb addresses the opportunities and challenges congregational leaders face when preaching about money.
A Christian congregation offers a unison affirmation of generosity after the preaching each week.
JB Miller reflects on the 1918 pandemic and offers insights into what we’ve experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An English-speaking Seventh-Day Adventist church donates a $1 million dollar property to a Spanish-speaking Seventh-Day Adventist church.
What began as a one-time fundraiser becomes a yearly event for community-building, ministry, kindness, and play.
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