Don't store up treasures here on earth where they can be eaten by moths and get rusty, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where they will never become moth-eaten or rusty and where they will be safe from thieves. Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be.
6:19-21

The discipline of simplicity is not the most pleasant of spiritual disciplines, ...

Topics:	Character, Discipline, Experiencing God, Giving, Obedience, Spiritual discipline, Transformation
Filters:	Christian education, Mentoring, Pastor, Preaching, Sunday school, Sunday school, Youth ministry
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	Matthew 6:19-21
Date Added:	July 01, 2003

Use this tool to discover what you think is important about the ministry you serve. Rate each of the core values below from 1 to 5 (with 5 as the highest).

1. Write down all the core values—but no more than 12—that received a rating of 4 or 5. Rank these according to priority by placing the number 1 in front of the highest, 2 in front of the next highest, and so on.
2. Compare your answers with the group. What are our key differences?

Topics:	Core values, Direction, Evaluation, Goals, Master plan, Objectives, Planning, Vision
Filters:	Church board, Deacon, Discipleship, Elder, Outreach, Pastor
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 6:19-21, Ephesians 5:8-10
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

Ray Linder, MBA, is a pastor, CEO of Goodstewardship.com, and author of three books, including What Will I Do With My Money? Ray serves on the ministry staff of Cornerstone Chapel, Leesburg, Virginia. He has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, investment management, fundraising and development, consulting and small business management. Building Church Leaders asked him how church leaders ...

Topics:	Budget, Expenses, Finances, Fundraising, Giving, Offering, Stewardship, Tithing
Filters:	Church board, Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 4:17
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

Church boards use criteria for decision making that range from "what we did last year" to "what change should our new board make first?" Before your next decision, ask these questions: Which criteria does our board use? Which criteria would improve the governance system in our congregation?

The Past Versus the Future The most frequent and influential reference point is precedent. What did we do last ...

Topics:	Administration, Board, Conflict, Management, Master plan, Planning, Unity, Vision
Filters:	Church board, Deacon, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor, Pastoral care
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 6:21
Date Added:	August 01, 2007

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Leadership Journal
"Where the Money Goes"
by Eric Reed
This article in LEADERSHIP shows how church budgets are allocated and can help you compare your church against the averages.
Read the issue online here.

Leadership Handbook of Management and Administrationby the editors of LEADERSHIP A comprehensive, practical guide that ...

Topics:	Budget, Expenses, Finances, Fundraising, Giving, Offering, Stewardship, Tithing
Filters:	Church board, Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 4:17, 1 Timothy 6:6-10
Date Added:	August 27, 2007