Cover Story: Faith-based Fundraising

This might not be a popular thing to mention, but Jesus, it seems, talked about money all the time. So much so that, in the Bible, money is second only to the Kingdom of God as his topic of choice. A full half of the parables mention money.

Why is it then that church leaders — on national and parish levels alike — are so reluctant to talk about money? Whatever the reason, they need to get over it. When it comes to raising funds for faith-based groups — especially churches — there are some hardcore realities with which to contend.