filtered by Racial Justice, Stewardship, Advocacy + 2 other(s)
By Greg Syler
In the second post of a three-part blog series, the Rev. Greg Syler continues the story of Resurrection Parish in St. Mary’s County, MD and presents “an exercise in ‘dilemma flipping’ – taking what some might see as a crisis or problem and flipping the script to find an opportunity or opportunities.”
By Greg Syler
In the first of a three-part series, the Rev. Greg Syler shares the beginning of the journey of Resurrection Parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, which used to be the separate parishes of Church of the Ascension in Lexington Park, MD and St. George’s Church in Valley Lee, MD and how they’ve leaned into the practice of church-as-community center.
By Greg Syler
In this first of a two-part post, the Rev. Greg Syler proposes a novel way to manage church properties – sell them. Or give them away. Read on to learn more.
By James W. (Jim) Murphy, CFRE and Greg Rousos, President & CEO of the New Covenant Trust/Presbyterian Foundation
On November 15, 2023 at 12 Noon Eastern Time, James W. (Jim) Murphy, CFRE of the Episcopal Church Foundation and Greg Rousos, President & CEO of the New Covenant Trust/Presbyterian Foundation reviewed a variety of ways to encourage more giving to your community of faith during this most generous time of the year.
By Dr. Sandra T. Montes
Este estudio bíblico trata de que dice la Biblia sobre la generosidad y la mayordomía/administración de nuestros dones.
By Sandra Montes
How can the church make a difference in creating just economic systems? In Managing Assets to be Stewards of Humanity, Sandra Montes leads a conversation with Steven Lee, Bishop Matthew Heyd and Miguel Escobar as they discuss our moral imperative as Christians to help liberate those in economic bondage, particularly in the context of credit unions.
By Cathie Caimano
What could sustainable part-time ministry look like? In Serving Congregations Sustainably, Cathie Caimano describes the fundamentals of how small changes to an established model can be life-giving, transformative and hopeful.
By Charis Bhagianathan
The act of reimagining is a bold one. It holds in it a dream to transform, to grow and to be new. It is a process where we strive not just to continue to be relevant, but to inspire and effect good change in our communities and the world. In this second issue on Reimagining Assets (find the first issue here), we hear from leaders who are deep in the work of reimagining our church, from a place of...
By Nurya Love Parish
In From One Small Seed: The Story of Plainsong Farm, the Rev. Nurya Love Parish writes about turning her small family farm into a thriving, self-sustaining, Episcopal ministry dedicated to creation care and agri-ministry.
By Charis Bhagianathan
As individuals and communities, the best way we can tackle disasters is by being prepared. In this issue, hear from communities and individuals who share stories of preparation, care and hope.