She’s here, there, and everywhere. Melissa Spas, the managing director of education and engagement at Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, spends much of her time traveling and teaching religious leaders and congregations about the positive, impactful relationship between faith and giving. She’s always been interested in addressing how religion can do good in the… Read more »
After earning a Ph.D. in Ecclesiastical History in Scotland and serving as a pastor in Chicago, Dr. William Enright came to Indianapolis to become the senior pastor at Second Presbyterian Church. He served there for over 23 years when, in the midst of his retirement transition plan in 2004, an offer came to his… Read more »
By Mark Wingfield Mark Wingfield is associate pastor of Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, and holds the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) designation* from Lake Institute on Faith & Giving. He is a former journalist who is active in the nonprofit sector, having helped start four nonprofits and currently serving on the boards… Read more »
This is the final blog in a four-week series about Lake Institute on Faith & Giving’s Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF). Each week has provided a different perspective on this course and the way it has impacted individuals and religious organizations. By Melissa Spas Over the past two years, I have had the privilege of working… Read more »
This is the third blog in a four-week series about Lake Institute on Faith & Giving’s Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF). Each week will provide a different perspective on this course and the way it has impacted individuals and religious organizations. By Cynthia Newman Cynthia Newman is Minister of Clergy Economic Empowerment for the… Read more »