4 Ways to Save Energy—and Money—at Your Church Building

Wouldn’t you rather save those collection plate donation dollars for ministry rather than using them to pay the utility company?

It isn’t what most church staff tend to think about, but let’s face it: Few find saving energy a core part of stewardship. But saving energy—or even generating your own energy—is an effective way to save money and be a good steward of God’s creation.

Different congregations have their own circumstances and level of interest in environmental issues, but all congregations can financially benefit from wasting less, using energy and water more efficiently, and self-generating power onsite.

The younger members of the congregation are often passionate about “green stewardship” and can be enthusiastic drivers of these projects, which can also be an enticing way to engage the next generation. Here are five ways your congregation can tackle energy challenges and take practical, economic, and environmentally beneficial steps. Read More