The Saving Grace series teaches about financial well-being and provides tools to help with managing, giving, saving, spending and debt. The Christian-based program incorporating Wesleyan values consists of six lessons, with three special sections specifically written for clergy. The clergy sections cover: the unique rules that apply to pastor compensation clergy taxes pastoral financial […]
How Can You Support First-Time Visitors After Christmas? Giving isn’t just a transaction. It’s a spiritual practice that shapes your heart and aligns your life with God’s mission. How can you encourage first-time visitors who’ve taken the risk to walk across the threshold of your church at Christmas? Learn more in this short video hosted […]
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How Can You Encourage Church Members to Give? The clock’s ticking – only a few more days until the deadline for giving in 2025 expires. Sometimes church members forget to give until they’re asked. Learn how to motivate your community to generosity in this short video hosted by the Rev. Chris Allen, our VP of […]
Should Your Church Start an Endowment? Has your church received a large gift recently? Starting an endowment can create regular returns to help fund ministries. Learn more in this short video hosted by the Rev. Chris Allen, our VP of investments and lending.
How Can You Meet the Challenge of Cash Flow Fluctuations? Faith is not ignoring ebbs and flows in giving patterns but planning for them as well. How can your church become less affected by fluctuations in cash flow through the weekly offering? Learn more in this short video hosted by the Rev. Chris Allen, our […]
How Does the Pastor Contribute to Stewardship? What is the pastor’s role in giving? It’s essential to not chase dollars but to cast vision. Learn how in this short video hosted by the Rev. Chris Allen, our VP of investments and lending.
Have you ever heard the story of the man who trusted God to save him from a flood so much that he responded to each offer of help God sent via a truck, a boat and even a helicopter, with the phrase, “It’s OK, I will trust in God.” The man was surprised when […]
This fall, I started something new for the Virginia United Methodist Foundation called “Money Monday,” a short-form video series on social media. Every Monday, I share a video with a straightforward goal: to help people feel more confident and faithful about money. The idea came from conversations I was having with pastors and lay […]
Most people think legacy giving is for the wealthy. It’s not. There’s a simple way to leave a legacy: When people know how, they realize, “Wow, I can do that, too!” Learn how in this short video hosted by the Rev. Chris Allen, our VP of investments and lending.