I have always been a proponent of  pledging to your congregation more than just your tithes and offerings. So, it is always a pleasure to encounter a congregation that takes this seriously. This weekend I am working with a congregation whose fall stewardship campaign offered the opportunity to state interest in 15 areas of service in the congregation where people could give their time and talents in addition to making a tithes and offerings commitment to the congregation for the coming year.

What would it be like to commit 10% of your income and 10% of your time to the life and ministry of the kingdom of God in and through your congregation? Are you already doing this? How far are you from these benchmarks? What progress will you make during the coming year?