money

Money. Loot. Moola. Scratch. Greenbacks. Dough. Bank. Benjamins. Wad. Shekels. Bills. Dead presidents. Is being rich a sin?

Materialism directly connected to consumerism is one of the ways the enemy loves to trip us up and get us off track personally, which in turn can affect how we lead and steward the church’s resources.

As church leaders, there is a connection between our beliefs on generosity, fundraising, funding, giving, and what happens in our churches. We must identify inherently negative ways of thinking and replace these thoughts with the mindset God desires of us. 

Should pastors be involved in church finances? Working with different churches over the years, I’ve seen lots of approaches and believe there are the five primary church finance mistakes pastors make.

In his parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Jesus warns against excessive savings, not against all savings.

Carlton Funderburke, senior leader of the Church at The Well Kansas City, came under fire after a clip of his sermon went viral. In the clip, he called his congregation cheap for not buying him a new luxury watch.

Churches use money gimmicks all the time. I don’t like them. Not simply because they are “gimmicky,” but because they cheapen biblical stewardship.

Creflo Dollar, senior pastor of World Changers Church International, recently told his congregation that some of his teachings about tithing have been wrong. Dollar is known for promoting a prosperity gospel and made this confession in a sermon posted to YouTube Sunday, June 26.