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

The concept of stewardship has been in God’s plan from the beginning. In Genesis we read that God is the creator of all including man. Adam was God’s first steward or manager. In Genesis 2:15 we read “The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend

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

Sometimes I think the word “missional” should be a verb. By that I mean for me the essence of living a missional life means to act. It means taking my thoughts and feelings about how God wants me to live and putting them into action. For instance, I know from

Stewardship it’s not just about money, or time, or talent. It’s really about faith. It’s about deepening our faith in God. It’s about a heart change, a mind change, a whole life change. It’s about transformation – whole life transformation that is so awesome, it even surprises us. It’s about