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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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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.
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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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In this video, Bo Prosser addresses the financial health of pastoral leaders, and how it can impact their personal health.
Rafia Khader highlights charitable giving during the month of Ramadan.
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.
This issue of Giving Magazine, published by the Ecumenical Stewardship Center, focuses on Faithful Generosity. Within these pages you will find stories and illustrations of long-time engagement and first steps.
Beryl Jantzi reflects on passages from 1 & 2 Kings and how it connects with faithful generosity today.
Margaret Marcuson shares nine idea of practicing faithful generosity in a Christian congregation.
Tim Shapiro talks about congregations learning in a time of change.
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