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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

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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.

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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.

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