Our Collective Hope
David P. King, Ph.D. reminds us of the complexity of faith-based organization, and the resilience they’ve shown in 2020.
Carrying Forward
Meredith McNabb highlights the impact of digital engagement in the last year and encourages congregations to carry this forward.
Elephants in the Zoom
Elizabeth Lynn names the things we are worrying about and calls leaders to draw on spiritual practices and resources to open up the conversation.
Doing Good
2020 Lake Doctoral Dissertation Fellow, Marie Stettler Kleine, shares about her project in which she studies how and why engineers “do good.”
Telling the Truth, Furthering the Mission
Melissa Spas encourages religious organizations to focus on strategic communications for fundraising and advancement of mission.
Madam C.J. Walker and the AME Roots of her Gospel of Giving
Professor Tyrone McKinley Freeman highlights the life of Madam C.J. Walker and the roots of her generosity.
Facing an Uncertain Future
David P. King, PhD shares highlights from the recent Covid-19 Congregational Study noting the many struggles congregations and their leaders are facing.
Pledging to Create a Better Tomorrow
Rabbi Adam Miller explains how his congregation moved from a dues to a pledging model by focusing on the importance of relationships.
Sacred Listening
Aimée Laramore, MBA shares how sacred listening can help us create a new culture of generosity.
Religious Communities Supporting One Another
Melissa Spas explores how some faith communities have gotten organized to support one another in the midst of crisis.
Lessons from the Field
Liz Fisher shares what Amplifier has learned about Jewish giving during the time of COVID-19.
Shifting Ground
Elizabeth Lynn explains a new Lake Institute project devoted to resourcing religious and philanthropic leaders.
The State of Giving: What We Know and What We Don’t
David P. King, PhD shares his reflections on the new Giving USA report and how it connects to the world of faith and giving.
Faith and Giving in the Time of Covid-19
Lake Institute staff summarize the highlights of our recent survey, "Faith and Giving in the Time of Covid-19".
Faithful Stewardship in a Time of Uncertainty
Melissa Spas calls us to trust in God and pay attention to our faithfulness in this moment.
Giving in Charity
Rafia Khader highlights charitable giving during the month of Ramadan.
Ritual and Relationship
Tim Shapiro talks about congregations learning in a time of change
External Shocks
Meredith McNabb calls religious organizations back to their core values.
Virtual Gathering, Real Community
Nathan Kirkpatrick and Melissa Spas respond to the COVID-19 pandemic pastorally and practically.
Repairers of the Breach
Rev. Libby Manning highlights the themes of Anne Snyder's work.
Wrangling Abundance
Melissa Spas reflects on faithful stewardship as one way of making sense of God's abundant generosity.
How Research Impacts Religious Work
Meredith McNabb highlights why research, in a variety of forms, is beneficial to congregational leaders.
The Surprising Financial Strength of American Congregations
David P. King, Ph.D. explains six charts and how they reflect the financial strength of American congregations.
20/20, Resolutions, and Determinations for Faith and Giving
Melissa Spas encourages religious organizations to steer away from resolutions and toward determination in this new year and beyond.