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The housing crisis is real. Churches should absolutely care about it and contribute to solutions. But understanding these realities before making long-range plans will help you pursue strategies that match your actual capacity—not just your aspirations.

Research shows 33% of donors give memorial gifts to honor the deceased—yet many churches have no policy for stewarding these sacred trusts. When my great-grandmother's memorial gifts paid a heating bill, it revealed a common problem: gracious reception isn't the same as faithful stewardship. Here's how churches can honor both the living and the dead through better policies.