“Our relationship to God’s gifts can be one ofentitlement, ignorance, and gluttony or one of praise, thanks, and temperance.”J. Michael Sleeth from his book “Serve God, Save The Planet – A Christian Call to Action” Our love of God, love for our neighbours and our role as a steward each […]

What else is there? We’ve covered finances, time, talents, health, the environment. These are the things we most often think of in terms of our role as stewards. But really, we are stewards of everything in our lives. James 1:17 says “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming

For most of us talking about money is difficult. Being a pastor or ministry leader doesn’t make it any easier. In fact, it can sometimes make it more difficult. Many pastors indicate they get more negative feedback when they preach on tithing than on any other subject. Why is that? 

Is it me or is anyone else noticing how often personal financial management is in the media these days? From newspaper articles to television shows, there is a lot of space and time being dedicated to personal finances.  It’s not just the church that is concerned about how people are

What if… everyone in your congregation was free of consumer debt? everyone in your congregation was living within an appropriate budget for their income? the individuals and couples in your congregation didn’t feel stress over finances? each family in your congregation didn’t feel like they had to “keep up” with

Thinking of starting a new ministry in your community? Interested in running a children’s summer program? Considering a renovaiton or expansion to your facilities? What happens when you’ve got a great idea that meets a specific need, you’ve got people who are passionate and skilled, the board and congregation are

There are many ways to give beyond a gift of cash. If you are interested in using any of the ways listed below, a financial planner can assist you in determining which best fits your financial situation. BequestsMaking a bequest through your will is a simple but powerful way to

‘Honour the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine’ (Proverbs 3:9-10). Who we are:The Free Methodist Foundation in Canada (the Foundation) is a public charitable foundation established in 1998

They say it is better to give than to receive. Actually, He said it. Jesus that is. Paul, writing in Acts 20 quotes Jesus, as he says farewell to the elders at Ephesus. Verses 33-35 read: ‘I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves know that

Creativity is a beautiful thing. Unfortunately we weren’t all given the same ability to be creative in the same ways. So let’s put our heads together and share with each other the many creative ways to give. It may be a way you’ve given, perhaps it is something you’ve received.