October 20, 2026
The Search for Calm Waters in a Sea of Technology
Douglas A. Spears
Giving & Fundraising
Giving & Fundraising gathers Christian Standard articles that explore biblical generosity and practical approaches to supporting ministry. Here you’ll find teaching on stewardship, sacrificial giving, church finances, donor communication, and funding mission and outreach efforts with integrity. These articles aim to help individuals give joyfully, and help churches cultivate a culture of generosity—raising support in ways that are transparent, mission-focused, and faithful to the gospel.
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