Stewarding the resources God has entrusted to you and your ministry.
At first glance, the Bible seems to be silent on the subject of retirement. However, the scriptures do contain a detailed account regarding the retirement of the priests who facilitated worship and ministry surrounding the temple. The Israelite tribe of Levi was set apart to be priests and facilitators of worship in the Jewish temple […]
The Bible teaches us that pastors are God’s gift to the church (Ephesians 4:11-12). Although the church as a whole is expected to care for a pastor, most churches delegate that stewardship to the church board.
CEP is honored to partner with Cornerstone Management for investment management of our Charitable Gift Annuity and Charitable Trust assets. Additionally, Cornerstone Management serves as our Investment Advisor for all Endowment Funds managed by CEP. In this article, Winters Richwine, COO at Cornerstone, discusses Biblically Responsible Investing.
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish there was more money to do more ministry,” you’re not alone. Many pastors have a vision to do ministry that they are not sure how to fund. In these moments, we need to think in terms of good stewardship. How can I use what God has given me to cultivate […]
Unplanned expenses are inevitable. How prepared is your church for the next unexpected event that interrupts routine cash flow? COVID taught us that circumstances can dramatically change in a matter of days. Within one week’s time, many churches were unable to hold in-person weekend gatherings. We witnessed COVID impact our communities as well. Businesses and […]
Pastoral transition can be a daunting process. Church Extension Plan has created this guide to help you think about the four most important stewardship tasks during this type of transition.
CEP is honored to partner with The Unstuck Group to provide some valuable resources that can grow your church’s impact and your own effectiveness as a leader. Click button below.
Our own Jeremy Stamback sat down with Adam Holmes, Owner and CEO of Vanman Architects & Builders, to discuss different aspects of the church construction process. Make sure to check out parts 2 and 3 of this interview.
In the second part of the interview, Adam Holmes, Owner and CEO of Vanman Architects & Builders, and Jeremy Stamback discuss the types of contractors, hiring a professionals, and utilizing skilled people in your congregation.
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