Margaret Marcuson shares nine idea of practicing faithful generosity in a Christian congregation.
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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.
This Insights explores how your organization’s “digital front door” shapes giving and engagement. Meredith McNabb shares practical guidance on strengthening your website and online presence to support donor trust and accessibility, while Emily Heck expands on this perspective with strategies for improving search engine optimization (SEO) and AI-readiness. Together, they offer actionable ways to ensure your digital presence both reflects your mission and helps people find—and support—your work.
Drawing on recent research from Givelify and philanthropic scholars, David P. King, PhD, examines the gap between religious donors’ desire to give consistently and their actual giving patterns. He explores how congregations and faith leaders can foster generosity by framing giving not simply as a financial transaction, but as a spiritual practice rooted in habit, reflection, and community.
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Bruce Barkhauer offers seven scripture texts to consider for preaching about faithful generosity.
Andy Debraber reflects on what teaching faithful stewardship looks like in a congregation.
Timothy Siburg shares how practicing stewardship year-round changes lives, grows disciples, and does God's work.
Tim Shapiro talks about congregations learning in a time of change.
Meredith McNabb calls religious organizations back to their core values.
Nathan Kirkpatrick and Melissa Spas respond to the COVID-19 pandemic pastorally and practically.
A congregation partners with an affordable housing nonprofit to create 173 apartments reserved for low-income families, seniors and those with disabilities.
Melissa Spas reflects on faithful stewardship as one way of making sense of God's abundant generosity.
Meredith McNabb highlights why research, in a variety of forms, is beneficial to congregational leaders.
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