Welcome to our Blog
Many of these blogs have been adapted from papers written since the launch of Giving in Grace in 2005.
They include reflections from guest collaborators, guidance for getting the best out of The Programme and support for delivering a quality stewardship programme.
Truly life: why preaching matters
Preaching is the keystone of a stewardship programme, of all stewardship ministry. It creates a culture in which all other stewardship tasks can flourish.
Fruitful soil: why planned giving matters
Planned giving is more than how we give our gift. It is the heart’s intention to make giving a priority. Planned giving helps unlock committed giving and releases us into the joy of generous giving.
First to the Lord: giving in the bible
Generous giving is more than the transactional business paying our bills and balancing our budget. It goes beyond sustaining our churches and resourcing our ministry. Generous giving is transformational as we are caught up in God’s grace and reflect in generous discipleship the character of our generous God.
Consulting on the Case
The leadership consultation reviews and signs off the planning group case statement. The goal is a shared leadership vision and personal leader advocacy to underpin the stewardship programme. The PCC minutes the decision to run the Giving in Grace programme.
Holy conversations: our stewardship reflections
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.
From what we have: the Gift Array
Our financial history paints a picture of our financial health in broad brush strokes, background to the detail in our simple budget.
Mind the gap: our financial conclusions
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.
Lifting the bonnet: the planned giving profile
Creating an anonymous planned giving profile lifts the bonnet on church giving to give new insights into our congregational giving.
Painting by numbers: income and expenditure
Our financial history paints a picture of our financial health in broad brush strokes, background to the detail in our simple budget.
Laying foundations: the Case Statement
Read about the case statement, the foundational document in Giving in Grace
The people rejoiced: why leadership matters
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.
2 Corinthians Reflections: Promises and Personalities
Sermon reflections written by by Rt. Revd John Packer Honorary Assistant Bishop Diocese of Newcastle, retired Bishop of Ripon & Leeds.
2 Corinthians Reflections: Completion and Equality
Sermon reflections written by by Rt. Revd John Packer Honorary Assistant Bishop Diocese of Newcastle, retired Bishop of Ripon & Leeds.
2 Corinthians Reflections: Poverty and Generosity
Sermon reflections written by by Rt. Revd John Packer Honorary Assistant Bishop Diocese of Newcastle, retired Bishop of Ripon & Leeds.
Luke Reflections: The Widow’s Mite
Sermon reflections written by the Very Reverend Peter Howell-Jones for Giving in Grace.
Luke Reflections: Zacchaeus
Sermon reflections written by the Very Reverend Peter Howell-Jones for Giving in Grace.
The Joy of Generosity: How Queen’s Hall Found New Life Through Stewardship
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.
How Giving in Grace Transformed St Philip’s Church, Kelsall
A growing rural church increased their giving by nearly 20% with an effective and empowering stewardship campaign.
How Christ Church Chineham grew in their grace of giving
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,
Luke Reflections: The Rich Fool
Sermon reflections written by the Very Reverend Peter Howell-Jones for Giving in Grace.