Subscription not Stewardship

Why it’s time to rethink church finances Many denominational Christian congregations support their ministry financially through stewardship: pledging a set amount of money, budgeted over a year. In this way, a group of members - even a small one! - pays the bills for a building, clergy and other staff salaries, and the programs and outreach of the community. The concept of stewardship as church financial support began at the turn of the 20th century, and peaked in the post-World War II...