Take time to reflect on the stewardship practice and culture of the church, good and bad in a ‘holy conversation’ that helps shape a new stewardship story in the church.

Our financial history paints a picture of our financial health in broad brush strokes, background to the detail in our simple budget.

As we review the financial information in the Knowing our Numbers report we have to ‘mind the gap’ between our present reality and our vision for a new future.

Creating an anonymous planned giving profile lifts the bonnet on church giving to give new insights into our congregational giving.

Our financial history paints a picture of our financial health in broad brush strokes, background to the detail in our simple budget.

Read about the case statement, the foundational document in Giving in Grace

Read how leadership in money matters is rooted in the bible and why it is so important to any stewardship programme in the local church.

Sermon reflections written by by Rt. Revd John Packer Honorary Assistant Bishop Diocese of Newcastle, retired Bishop of Ripon & Leeds.

Sermon reflections written by by Rt. Revd John Packer Honorary Assistant Bishop Diocese of Newcastle, retired Bishop of Ripon & Leeds.

Sermon reflections written by by Rt. Revd John Packer Honorary Assistant Bishop Diocese of Newcastle, retired Bishop of Ripon & Leeds.

Sermon reflections written by the Very Reverend Peter Howell-Jones for Giving in Grace.

Sermon reflections written by the Very Reverend Peter Howell-Jones for Giving in Grace.

Queen’s Hall’s story is a powerful reminder that generosity is not just about money — it’s about vision, faith, and community. When giving is rooted in grace, it becomes a source of joy and renewal.

A growing rural church increased their giving by nearly 20% with an effective and empowering stewardship campaign.

Hear about how Christ Church Chineham embedded Giving in Grace into the life of their church, not only to increase regular giving but to deepen discipleship and grow their ministry,

Sermon reflections written by the Very Reverend Peter Howell-Jones for Giving in Grace.

Sermon reflections written by the Very Reverend Peter Howell-Jones for Giving in Grace.

Christian giving begins in the heart. As Paul writes to the church in Corinth, “the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have” (2 Corinthians 8:12). This powerful reminder affirms that generosity is not about equal amounts, but equal willingness. Yet many believers still ask: how does the heart know what to give?

Planned giving is more than how we give our gift; it is the heart’s intention to make giving a priority. This paper explores the importance of planned giving – envelopes, standing orders, charitable accounts, payroll giving – as the key that helps unlock generous and committed giving.

Differentiation is all about the different experiences, motivations, practices in our congregations. We don’t do one size fits all. We let people’s relationship with their church shape our communications. This paper outlines differentiation in Giving in Grace.