Funding Forward Resource Library: Aligning Money & Mission

Ministry and Money : A Practical Guide for Pastors by Philip D. Jamieson; Janet T. Jamieson Money is a key issue in today's Christian faith communities but it can be a touchy subject to address. With this book, pastors and clergy finally have a practical resource for managing money in the church. Ministry and Moneyserves as an excellent primer on accounting practices, church financial reports, and church budgets. Throughout, the authors provide real-life examples to help clarify basic approaches to issues of money.

Ministry and Money: A Guide for Clergy and Their Friends by Dan Hotchkiss Frank, straightforward guidance for clergy seeking to develop a sound theology of money and skills for church administration, Ministry and Money also puts forth a new strategy for self-care, and a confident approach to managing both personal and congregational finances. Dan Hotchkiss wants to help clergy overcome their own anxieties about money matters so they can help others address the personal, social, and congregational aspects of this challenging and often difficult topic.

When Church Stops Working: A Future for Your Congregation beyond More Money, Programs, and Innovation by Andrew Root; Blair D. Bertrand What if the solution for the decline of todays church isn't more money, people, programs, innovation, or busyness? What if the answer is to stop and wait on God? When Church Stops Working shows how actively watching and listening for God can bring life out of death for churches in crisis today.

The Soul of Money : Reclaiming the Wealth of Our Inner Resources by Lynne Twist; Teresa Barker This unique and fundamentally liberating book shows us that examining our attitudes toward money - earning it, spending it, and giving it away - can offer surprising insight into our lives, our values, and the essence of prosperity. Lynne Twist, a global activist and fundraiser, has raised more than $150 million for charitable causes. Through personal stories and practical advice, she demonstrates how we can replace feelings of scarcity, guilt, and burden with experiences of sufficiency, freedom, and purpose. In this Nautilus Awardwinning book, Twist shares from her own life, a journey illuminated by remarkable encounters with the richest and poorest, from the famous (Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama) to the anonymous but unforgettable heroes of everyday life.

Funding Forward: A Pathway to More Sustainable Models for Ministry by Grace Pomroy