This collection of resources includes handouts intended to inspire generosity in congregants using Christian Scripture.
Resources
Resource Library
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.
Featured Resources
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.
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.
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.
Resources
This collection of resources includes handouts which encourage generosity in congregants using Christian Scripture.
The Commit Thyself starter kit is a collection of handouts that focus on individual commitment to stewardship and giving as a part of the Christian church. These handouts reference Christian scriptures and provide practical advice for congregants and pastors.
This collection of resources includes handouts which reference Christian scripture to encourage generosity in congregants. Notably, this Starter Kit includes instructions and guideposts for canvassers.
This collection of resources includes handouts and letters intended to encourage generosity in congregants through written poetry, prayer, and Christian scripture references.
This collection of resources which reference Christian Scripture and promote generosity toward the church.
This collection of resources includes handouts which inspire generosity in congregants with the assertion that our monetary giving becomes an extension of ourselves in support of mission.
This collection of resources includes bulletins and handouts which use anecdotes and verses of Christian scripture to inform and inspire financial generosity in young people and congregants.
This collection of resources provides brief inspirational writings to encourage fiscal generosity from congregants.
This collection of resources which reference Christian Scripture in order to promote reconciliation across religions, nations, and individuals.
Subscribe
Insights is a bi-weekly e-newsletter for the religious community and fundraisers of faith-based organizations that provides:
- Reflections on important developments in the field of faith and giving
- Recommended books, studies and articles
- Upcoming Lake Institute events
