[CP Today] President Trump warns of broken America if churches aren’t reopened
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Unless families get more support and fertility rates are increased among the faithful, religious communities in America could continue on a path toward "terminal decline," says economist and researcher Lyman Stone.
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Eight Christians were arrested in India in late April and accused of violating a coronavirus lockdown order while they were putting together relief supplies to distribute to a poor nomadic community, a pastor says.
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Bestselling author Francis Chan said he was previously cynical of healing ministries until God illuminated the Scriptures to him. "I used to ridicule people who spoke in tongues or prophesied or believed they could heal."
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Three current and former employees of a child services agency in North Carolina were arrested this week and indicted with over three dozen felony and misdemeanor charges related to its alleged practice of separating children from their families without proper judicial oversight.
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The issue that most resonated prevalently among the American population was a crippling sense of emotional isolation, even in densely populated urban areas.
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I believe that investing in your future right now will be worth far more than your $1200 stimulus check will be if it is sitting in a bank account.
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| Dread Talking about Giving? Here are 3 Ways to Make the Conversation Easier |
Do you find yourself avoiding the "giving conversation?"
Many church leaders do, and it's understandable. When it comes to your hesitation to address generosity, fear is likely at the root. Fear or being misunderstood. Fear of being seen as "money hungry." Fear of not being able to make ends meet at your church.
But this spirit of fear is not from the Lord, and it greatly impacts the church.
Here are 3 practical ways to remove fear and replace it with faith so that you can cultivate a culture of generosity within your church.
#1 Go Before Others
You cannot lead others somewhere you have not gone yourself. Be authentic, real, and genuine. No one expects perfection. But when it comes to biblical generosity and stewardship, seek to be faithful and faith-filled in your leadership. Consider putting these points into practice:
- Cleanse your hands. Purify your hearts.
Repent of sins hindering your ability to live as generous, faithful stewards.
- Give before asking the congregation to.
Model generosity. Live it out. While your congregation does not need to see you complete the act of giving itself, make it a practice to collectively give as a church team before asking others to give (1 Chronicles 29.)
- Manage church finances wisely.
As a church, live out biblical stewardship. Manage God's tithes and offerings as God instructs you to in the Bible. Be financially wise. Request help with financial accountability from a trusted source.
- Be transparent about where, why, and how money is being spent.
Transparency is the currency of trust. If you want church attendees to trust you, be open and honest about where and how church funds are being directed.
- Trust God to provide and transform hearts.
As you teach biblical generosity, trust that people will respond with great joy and be drawn closer to God. You do your part, trust God will honor obedience and provide what the church needs. Trust the Spirit to stir in hearts- He will.
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#2 Ask Hard Questions
Hard questions are what prompt us to examine our actions, our motives, and our lives. Asking ourself and our church tough questions will lead to growth.
Incorporate these questions about biblical generosity by adding them into a sermon, church-wide devotional, or a small group discussion... Read More |
A Tale of Two Churches:
Building Generosity in Any Season
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