“The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.” (Proverbs 16:23) Parishes should be diligent in...

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” (Psalm 136:1) A surprisingly high percentage of...

“I resolved to stop accumulating and begin the infinitely more serious task of wise distribution.” (Andrew Carnegie) According to an...

“But whatever city you enter and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say, even the dust of your city which clings to our...

“You shall not oppress a sojourner. You know the heart of a sojourner, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 23:9)...

“But all things should be done decently and in order.” (I Corinthians 14:40) The good management of all information concerning parish...

“God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.” (John 3:17) All aspects of...

“… be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with...

Capital Campaign Planning Study This article originally appeared on the Insights into Religion website, a Lilly Endowment funded project...

“Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus.” (Revelations 14:12) 1....

“Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” (Matthew 6:20) Invest in staff and volunteers so that they may more effectively fulfill...

“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) Bereavement Consolation and the Recovery of Joy Though bereavement is typically associated with a period of...

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your...

“But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.” (I Peter 1:15) If stewardship is an act of gratitude in which...

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”...

“And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are...

“Remember the generosity of Jesus Christ.” (II Corinthians 8:6) The Bible mentions faith 246 times, hope 185 times and love 733 times....

“Arise, for it is your task, and we are with you; be strong and do it.” (Ezra 10:4) 1) The responsibility to ask for help Feel like...

“And you also will bear witness.” (John 15:27) Many parishes have found it beneficial to ask parishioners who have discovered the joy of...