Financial Concerns for Churches in the Coronavirus Crisis
The Rev. Heath Curtis discusses action items to serve members and the community and how to show the value of the church’s mission in times of need.
Topic: 8.1 Whole Life Stewardship
What Your Church Can Do Right Now in Response to COVID-19
The Rev. Heath Curtis, Coordinator for LCMS Stewardship Ministry, addresses what your church can do to respond at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bible Study: The Worker is Worthy of His Hire
The Rev. Heath Curtis explores Biblical stewardship in the church. Understanding this basis, pastors can help congregations move forward in a godly way.
The Early Church and Giving During a Crisis
The church has faced challenges in mission in the past, and yet—God remains faithful, and his people continue to respond in faithful stewardship.
Set Aside an Offering ‘as God hath prospered’ You
The Rev. Heath Curtis, Coordinator for LCMS Stewardship Ministry, shares Biblical insight on setting aside a tithe, especially during difficult seasons.
Has the Offering Plate Been Passed By?
Visible stewardship is an integral part of the liturgy, which is why the offering is a function of the Divine Service. Has does not physically passing the offering plate affect the stewardship mindset?
Finding Our Stewardship Voice
In every season, we remain faithful that those in whom God is at work through the Gospel will respond in good works of faithful stewardship.
Financial Effects of Shut-Downs and Stay-at-Home Orders
On this episode of Issues, Etc., The Rev. Heath Curtis and The Rev. Todd Wilken discuss the financial effects of coronavirus shutdowns.
Whole Life Stewardship
The Lutheran approach to presenting stewardship in a Biblical manner that supports the Gospel means presenting it as one aspect of the doctrine of vocation.