Childhood Poverty: When the American Dream Seems to Stay Out of Reach
Explore the impact of childhood poverty on our school children and the myth of self-made greatness in American culture.
SWOT Analysis: How to Assess the Viability of Your Outreach Idea
Discover how to conduct an effective SWOT analysis in a collaborative setting to assess strengths and opportunities.
Donor Advised Funds Explained: Simplify Your Giving, Maximize Your Legacy
Unlock the potential of donor advised funds. Learn how this charitable vehicle can enhance your giving strategy and tax benefits.
Child Hunger in Georgia Schools: How Parishes Can Help
Over the past week, children across Middle and North Georgia have returned to school. From ravaged back-to-school supply shelves in stores to social media posts of smiling first-day-of-school students with new shoes and backpacks, there…
Radical Presence to Deeper Hunger
An Unexpected Call: Beyond the Funeral Buffet One afternoon, right after I had committed the ashes of a beloved parishioner in our Memorial Chapel Garden, our interim Minister of Music motioned for me to meet…
Crafting Mission and Vision Statements for Outreach Success
Whether you’ve got a new idea for an outreach effort or are a part of an established organization or effort, crafting a strong mission and vision statement is important for success. Having a succinct conversation…
Choosing Your Estate Executor Wisely
Selecting an executor is arguably the most important decision that a person makes in the estate planning process. In choosing an executor, you are asking a person to step into your shoes. They will resolve…
Reentry Challenges: Navigating Life After Incarceration in Georgia
From The Shawshank Redemption to Les Misérables, the challenges faced by individuals upon release from the criminal justice system have long been a source of inspiration for fictional stories. Yet, it feels rare that we…
Keeping Covenants in the Halls of Our Justice System: A Chaplain’s Presence
Presence of a Chaplain in the Criminal Justice System For many years I have served as a volunteer chaplain in our criminal justice system. Each week when I step through the steel gates and the…
Researching Existing Services for Outreach in Your Local Area
In our recent article about how to effectively implement ideas for outreach ministry, we mentioned that researching existing services is arguably the most important step, particularly when capacity and resources are limited. For those who…
Charitable Giving for Business Owners: Maximize Impact & Tax Savings with Stock Gifts
A Powerful Connection: Charitable Giving for Business Owners During my involvement over many years with business owners and with charities, I have found that these two paths have often crossed. I have served on charitable…
How You Can Help: Supporting Refugees with The Episcopal Church’s Call to Action
The Episcopal Church’s Legacy in Supporting Refugees The Episcopal Church (TEC) has an almost 40-year legacy of supporting refugees through the Episcopal Migration Ministries. TEC made national headlines in May when Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe…