Browse articles on stewardship and generosity.
How to Disciple Wealthy Christians Beyond Transactional Giving
Discipling wealthy Christians is not about pursuing a gift. It is about building trust, nurturing spiritual growth, and helping people steward every resource in response to Jesus.
Batman and Peanut Butter: How to Choose Kingdom-Aligned Partnerships That Actually Strengthen Your Ministry
Wait a minute. Batman and Robin. Peanut butter and jelly. Peanut butter and chocolate if you’re feeling adventurous. But Batman and peanut butter? That just doesn’t fit.
Some things belong together. Others… not so much.
As a stewardship pastor, the same is true for partnerships. Who you align with matters—a lot. You need strategic partners to build a healthy community of disciples who grasp and live out biblical stewardship and generosity
How to Build a Culture of Generosity in Your Church (Not Just a Giving Strategy)
A generous church is built through discipleship, not pressure or one-time giving campaigns. Discover practical ways to help generosity become part of your church’s culture
Are “Free Wills” Really Free? What Churches Should Know
A free will may be a helpful starting point, but it is not always the right estate-planning solution. Here is what church leaders should consider before making a recommendation.
How to Teach Stewardship to Different Audiences in Your Church
One stewardship message does not always connect the same way with every person. Learn how to teach biblical principles with examples and next steps that meet people where they are.
How to Create Meaningful Giving Moments in Your Church
A giving moment can be more than an announcement. Learn five practical ways to make it pastoral, clear, and rooted in biblical generosity.
How to Overcome Resistance to Stewardship in Your Church
Money conversations can bring skepticism, shame, and tension. Learn how church leaders can teach biblical stewardship with clarity, compassion, and trust.
How to Create and Communicate a Vision for Church Stewardship Ministry
A clear stewardship ministry vision helps your church see money and generosity as discipleship, not fundraising. Learn how to define, communicate, and put that vision into practice.
Top 4 Church Giving Trends from the 2024 Generosity Report (And What to Do About Them)
In the latter half of 2024 and into early 2025, my church has seen a decline in giving—and perhaps your church has experienced a similar trend. As ministers focused on stewardship, generosity, and church finance, is it possible to steer things in a more positive direction?
MortarStone recently released its 2024 Annual Report, which is based on real data from 537 churches. The report highlights contributions from 941,790 unique giving households that collectively made 43.1 million gifts, totaling $13.7 billion. A closer look at this data reveals interesting trends that can be impacted by ministry.
How to Help Your Church Grow in Generosity at Every Stage
People grow in generosity one step at a time. Discover practical ways to help first-time, consistent, and high-capacity givers grow in faith and joyful participation.
How to Improve Financial Literacy in Your Church: A Biblical Approach
Financial literacy is part of discipleship. Learn practical ways to equip your congregation with biblical wisdom for budgeting, debt, saving, generosity, and more.
Why Monthly Stewardship Leader Collab Calls Are a Game-Changer for Church Leaders
Are you leading stewardship ministry in your church and looking for fresh ideas, encouragement, or connection? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to lead alone. That’s why the Stewardship Leader Collab Calls from Christian Stewardship Network exist: to equip you with insight, community, and practical strategies that help you build a culture of biblical generosity in your church.
How Pastors and Finance Leaders Can Build Healthier Churches
Healthy church finances require more than spreadsheets. Learn how pastors and finance leaders can work together to align resources, trust, and ministry vision.
What Monopoly Can Teach Churches About Generational Stewardship
Different generations carry different financial realities. Learn how churches can use data, discipleship, and intergenerational stewardship to serve people wisely.
How Church Financial Transparency Builds Trust
Financial transparency is more than publishing numbers. Learn practical ways churches can communicate with honesty, context, and accountability that strengthen trust.
3 Giving Conversations That Build Trust With Church Members
Healthy giving culture requires more than financial updates. Learn three conversations that help members connect generosity, stewardship, and trust.
Why Churches Should Leverage Teaching on Investing to NexGen as a Discipleship Opportunity
Like so many areas of life, the COVID-19 pandemic turned the investing world upside down. But not in the ways you might imagine.
How to Diagnose the Health of Church Giving Without Reducing People to Numbers
Giving data cannot measure faith, but it can reveal patterns worth understanding. Learn how to use it wisely as a ministry-health diagnostic tool.
How Do I Grow Generosity at My Church?
Growing generosity is about more than a campaign. Discover four practical ways to help your church build trust, teach stewardship, and invite people into joyful giving.
3 Church Leadership Conversations That Strengthen Giving
Strong giving culture begins with honest leadership conversations. Explore three topics that build trust, measure health, and improve the giving experience.