Charities & Organizations

A youth group is a portion of a church ministry specifically geared toward helping adolescents connect with God and learn valuable religious lessons that can be applied to the daily struggles they...

There is a market for antique or pre-owned church stained glass windows. You can sell the windows yourself, place them in a specialty consignment shop, sell them through an auction house or major...

Setting up a church for a service can be difficult. Seating is obviously a necessity for any church. Pews offer the option of not having to set up and tear down individual chairs, which can...

There are people all across America who have fallen on hard times. They’ve lost their jobs, some have lost their homes. They are getting food from their local community food bank, from soup...

Whether short or long term, mission trips bring individuals to needy groups, often overseas, where they offer physical, academic and often spiritual support. Grants help missionaries cover the...

Your church is beginning to grow, and you need funds to help take your congregation to the next level spiritually. Because you have more members and youth on your church membership rolls, you want...

You've been selected to become the pastor of a church and you're feeling overwhelmed at the responsibilities and details you are expected to understand and carry out. You need to get to know the...

Many organizations, foundations, endowments and trusts provide faith-based grants for churches. These granters give funding for the areas of evangelism and discipleship, church development and...

Few government grants exist for churches, synagogues and other houses of worship. Most of the grants that are available are designated for either community service programs or historic...

Fund-raising activities for mission trips should convey the excitement you and your church have about the trip. Understanding the trip's destination will help you to estimate the cost of the trip....

Without a doubt, it is a God-given blessing to live long enough to become a senior citizen; and to enjoy good health is another blessing piled on top of the long life; and to have a healthy mind...

In Tennessee, certain organizations can apply for exemption from paying state sales and use taxes. According to the Tennessee Department of Revenue, these entities include religious, service and...

Church festivals are a fun occasion to introduce a church to the public, provide an event for members of the congregation to socialize, and strengthen the bonds between church and community. They...

One tremendous way to increase the community and relationship around your church is to have interactive social events for youth and adults. You'll want age group-based games as well as games for...

Want to make your philanthropic dreams come true? Applying for one of the dozens of mission grants available throughout the country can make those dreams a reality. Depending on your specific...

Having a church bus is an investment for your congregation that can benefit your outreach efforts as well as increase your members' participation in services and other group activities. Before...

Missions trips provide an opportunity for Christians to visit far-away places (usually other countries) and use their faith to learn, worship and serve along with people from various cultures....

Religious youth organizations can obtain funding from their denominational headquarters, local corporations, private foundations and even from government sources. Each has different criteria for...

Tithing means, literally, giving up one-tenth of income to an organization. Traditionally the gift is made to a church or temple but also, in Medieval Europe, the feudal lord. Some countries still...

Some believe in tithing in a church and some people do not. The truth is that you must follow your own heart and find the connection you seek in whatever you choose to do. There are ways that we...

Many grant options are available to churches and houses of worship, but often the process of locating and applying for grants can be cost-prohibitive, and the research process alone can be...

Grants to help build churches are often an under-tapped resource for a church building campaign or capital project. While churches should consider many sources of funding, including loans and...

Even though not as common as grants in other areas, small church grants are available, even for churches with congregations fewer than 100 people. Understanding your small church's needs and...

The successful operation of a food pantry obviously depends upon a regular supply of donated food products. However, in order for a food pantry to serve the needs of those individuals and families...

Though not common, grants for building churches do exist. Depending on the organization, these grants may identified as capital-project grants, indicating that they are specifically for the...

Nonprofit organizations such as churches are generally limited to the income provided by parishioner offerings. Often, this support is just enough to cover minimum operating expenses. As a result,...

Our church participates in a yearly fundraiser in combination with their Christmas craft bazaar. The “New Gifts” booth is an innovative and lucrative money maker with virtually no overhead and...

In order to raise a lot of money for your church event, trip or ministry, you will first need to have a successful fundraiser. Her are some tips for successful fundraising.

First thing to do before finding a volunteer opportunity is to think about yourself – who are you, what do you like, how would you like to help. Here are some ideas to match the perfect volunteer...

Church carnivals can be a great way for parishioners to get to know each other, enjoy each others company and support the church. When planning a church carnival, think of ways for people to...

Raising funds for a church project can be a daunting undertaking. Whether you are fundraising for an inexpensive pastor's dinner or a more expensive long-term mission trip, there are ways to...

It's a common mission for a church to have a fund raiser, whether it is to raise money for a needy cause or for something the congregation might want for themselves. Many times a church youth...

Fund raising is one of the main tools used to finance church operations. Church fund raising helps sponsor community programs, pay for utilities, and other necessities to keep the doors open. Any...

A fund raiser is a good way to raise money for a special improvement project, to benefit a missionary or for a special project the church is organizing. Some churches don't allow items to be sold,...

Silent auctions allow the entire church to get involved with a fund-raising project. The silent auction is a fine way to raise money for a cause. The proceeds may be used to sponsor kids to attend...

If you're bored with your youth fundraisers, chances are you need to be bold and find new ideas. Most importantly, consider the talents of your volunteer pool and tailor your event to fit them. ...

When you are planning a church event, whether it's a bake sale, raffle or play, you want to make sure people are aware of it. Few things are worse than putting a lot of time and effort into...

Fund-raising for any benefit requires a lot of work, including finding the right activity that people in the community will be receptive to. Most of the work comes in the planning. For example,...

Organizing a nursing-home ministry requires more than making the decision to start one. You'll need to determine which nursing home to adopt, how often the ministry will visit, what visitors will...

Church youth groups often need funds for camps, volunteer trips and fun events. Raising money--especially if the economy is tough--can be troublesome, but with some ingenuity and a little...

Well, over the weekend a friend and I (along with about 50 volunteers) held our semi-annual rummage sale and raised nearly $2800 for local and worldwide mission. It was also a blast! Rummage...

With the economy the way it is, there are a lot of people in need. If you feel a calling to start a program to feed the hungry, here are some steps that you can take to make it successful.

Church fund raisers are a great way for a church to raise money for some of its needs. Vacation Bible school, church camp, a monetary donation for a church member in need, youth needs or supplies...

Loneliness can become the best friend of the elderly. But with the proper approach to it, you can keep your elderly parents active, happy, and feeling needed.

Food pantries are a ministry of many churches across the country. They serve the needs of their community during times of natural disaster or personal crises, helping members and non-members...

If you think your true calling is to help less fortunate people in other countries while introducing them to Christianity, then you should go on a missions trips. Most people don't know that...

Christian churches are a place of worship, fellowship and gathering in the name of Jesus Christ. Large groups of people come and go from church facilities, meetings are held at all hours of the...

Basic church bookkeeping is fairly simple compared to bookkeeping for a business. A business created for profit must produce a balance sheet and a profit and loss statement periodically. This...

For many people, there is often a desire, or perhaps even a calling on their lives which drives them to want to help and serve others. In this day and age, such a thing is like a breath of fresh...

There are many ways to fundraise for a church that can get members of the congregation and the community involved. The money earned can be put towards things such as missions trips, remodeling...