Motivating Stewardship
Humor Illustration
by Editor James S. Hewett

One year the pastor took drastic action to get a more generous response from the congregation at stewardship time. He called in an electrician and wired the pews. Next day, when the collection time came, the pastor announced to the congregation, "Hereafter all pledges will be made publicly in the worship service." Then he added, "All those who will pledge ten dollars per week, stand." At that moment the…

Wheaton: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Illustrations Unlimited, by Editor James S. Hewett