By Kevin Starcher I came across the tale a long time ago, and have long lost the source of its origination. But its impact is strong, and I share it for the context of this brief essay. Two brothers began a milling business. One was married with a family and one was single. They determined… Read more »
By Randy Nyce “Start with why.” That’s Simon Sinek’s well-known advice. For church leaders and religious fundraisers, it’s an important reminder. It’s easy to get caught up in the getting the job done and to neglect the why. Lake Institute on Faith & Giving’s “Summer Office Hours” were a welcome time of considering “the why.”… Read more »
Over the summer Meredith McNabb hosted weekly “office hours” for the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving audience. During these calls, topics of conversation centered around different issues of faith and giving each week. By Emilie Boggis My family has noticed that I sigh a lot. Since mid-March, my office is in our home’s main… Read more »
By Lisa Smith Fiegel, Alaska Synod (ELCA) director for evangelical mission When I heard the knock, I expected to be asked to give a large sum of money to a ministry I love. What I didn’t expect was the way it would make me feel. Two representatives from the ministry sat down with me and… Read more »
By Rev. Ka Hon Tony Wong As a pastor of small bicultural (English/Chinese) church, I notice that lack of resources is one of the discussions I have with the lay leaders in my church council. When I discuss this phenomenon with my Associate English ministry pastor, we recognize the concern of our church members and… Read more »