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Church Finances

Just like a business, churches must keep the money coming in. From tithing to capital campaigns, this research center provides an in-depth look at how to improve your church's finances and ensure good stewardship.

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Churches go ‘green,’ say care for creation is biblical
Traditionally, environmental causes haven’t aligned with evangelical causes. Even now, as environmentalism grows into the mainstream, it hasn’t received a globally warm welcome in many evangelical churches. However, three conservative pastors, who are leading congregations into more environmental activism, say caring for God’s creation is a biblical mandate.

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Putting the Christian house in order: Debt and giving
Christian pastor and financial advisor Brian Kluth explains how a habit of debt should not be normal and that credit card spending may be masking other problems.

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Great youth ministry means more than a superstar staff member
Healthy ministry to youth is not about star-quality leaders, trendy worship sets or camp counseling. Consultant Mark DeVries explains the basics that build a solid ministry to youth based on the church's overall mission.

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How to keep your virtual offerings safe
Does your church take credit cards? How do you protect against identity theft or fraud? Online donations offer true convenience, but churches must have proper payment card security measures in place to avoid liability.

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5 Reasons to teach on stewardship early in the year
With the onset of Christmas credit card charges and winter utility bills, people in your congregation may be tempted to pull back on giving in January. Here are five reasons to teach about stewardship early in the year, since giving then will set the pattern for donations throughout 2007.

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23 Dec 2004	Missing church funds yield indictments against 2 priests
15 Dec 2004	Mission Initiative team examines innovative church growth models
25 Oct 2004	Pastors endorse political candidates unofficially
20 Oct 2004	Morris Architects forms Church Design Studio to help churches better plan for growth
14 Oct 2004	Groups to file IRS complaints against Miami church that hosted Kerry
12 Oct 2004	New study highlights plight of working poor
11 Oct 2004	Wash. D.C. church leaders say human needs should come before proposed baseball park
11 Oct 2004	Mission outreach begins with Penn. pastor, coffee can collection
06 Oct 2004	Lutherans exceed goal in 'fairly traded' coffee campaign
06 Oct 2004	Barna research calls for higher priority on children's ministry
24 Sep 2004	Lakewood Church-Central to use Daktronics video display system
17 Sep 2004	Church growth subject of new British reality show
13 Sep 2004	Church 'Pie Ladies' fund outreach
09 Sep 2004	Fla. ministers selling hurricane donations are jailed
08 Sep 2004	Hurricane Frances rips steeple off Fla. church
08 Sep 2004	Iraq envoy calls for help from Western Christians
07 Sep 2004	Indiana church offers free health care monthly to uninsured
02 Sep 2004	Church opens again after 20-year lapse
01 Sep 2004	Court rules congregation can keep its building despite leaving UMC denomination
20 Aug 2004	Florida pastor works with state to begin prison ministry
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