Money

Long before he was celebrated for his literary work (his bestselling contemporary language Bible translation, The Message, along with many books), Eugene Peterson pastored a church for 29 years. Peterson knows ministry and understands youth culture. Jen Bradbury asked him to share his insights about...

We model irresponsible financial habits within our youth ministry, then wonder why our students are so affected by consumerism. Practical alternatives aren’t as hard as you think. In fact, they can be kind of fun.

The main thing some youth ministry workers say about money is that they don’t have enough.

Prosperity or poverty or something in between: What does the Bible teach about giving?

Helping Your Kids Serve Others and Right the Wrongs Around Them Guess how much money you, I, the kids in our youth ministries and every other American spend each year on Mint Chocolate Chip, Strawberry, Jamoca Almond Fudge, Rainbow Sherbet, just plain Vanilla and all other ice cream flavors?

How a Little Bit Can Go a Long Way: Craig and Brad grew up in ministry families, which meant their families struggled with finances. Today, they help wealthy investors manage millions of dollars. Here, they offer advice for a different clientele—youth ministry workers—but with similar principles and...

The Saint’s Lifestyle and Message Can Help Balance Our Budgets and Lives

Avarice is hardly a word we hear every day! It even sounds like it could be the name of a great yacht or a prize-winning race horse or a villa in the mountains of the Andes. While some people may associate avarice with these things, the early church fathers recognized it as much more. While we know it's...