Author: Charles LaFond

Busy-ness can be an addiction

Fundraisers, be they in churches, dioceses or non-profits, are strange birds

“Much is made of the “d-o-g spelled backwards” thing.  It’s sweet.  It’s true in my experience. God, though, is so much more than a reverse metaphor for my beloved dog.”

“Their stories make me a better person.  They just need someone to look them in the eye and hear them as if they are the only person on the planet right then.” 

In four weeks, you will be kicking off the stewardship campaign and you are wondering, between these last sunlit days of summer what is next.  Well, I’m here to tell you.  Major gifts.

The 5th verse of Psalm 23 always struck me as odd: God prepares a table in the presence of our enemies. 

Personal connection, in person and on paper are fundraising super-strengths

How can we discern whether staying or going is Gods invitation to us?

Effective small church fundraising on four hours per week

Sometimes our journey with Christ takes us into the wilderness