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LDS Church Finances: The Law of Tithing and Consecration in Nauvoo
As the saints struggled in Nauvoo, Joseph Smith redefined consecration as a holistic law about using all resources—talents, gifts, and money—to build God's kingdom.
By Todd Noall
The Nitty-Gritty of LDS Tithing
Understanding the Latter-day Saint principle of tithing, how it's defined, and what the Church does with the funds.
By Todd Noall
President Gordon B. Hinckley On Mormon Church Finances
How President Gordon B. Hinckley addressed the Church's financial principles, commercial ventures, and fiscal stewardship during his tenure as president.
By Todd Noall
Mormon Church Finances: Winning Hearts and Minds
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints faces ongoing scrutiny over its finances, but a closer look at its history reveals an organization that learned to manage resources wisely.
By Todd Noall
Joseph's Pharaoh Dream: LDS Financial Philosophy
Since 1830, the history of LDS Church finances has been a roller coaster of ups, downs, and dramatic shifts—shaped by a guiding philosophy drawn from Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dream.
By Todd Noall
Why Some Weren't Ready to Establish Zion
Doctrine and Covenants 85:3 reveals why the early Mormon Church's attempt to establish Zion failed—some members refused to consecrate their properties.
By Todd Noall
Mormon Church Finances: How Can I Live the Law of Consecration
Scholar Hugh Nibley described the law of consecration as the threshold of the celestial kingdom—a covenant to dedicate yourself entirely to God.
By Todd Noall
Mormon Church Finances: How to Discipline
Section 3 of Doctrine and Covenants demonstrates a divine pattern for delivering correction: sandwich any rebuke between expressions of love, hope, and faith.
By Todd Noall
Mormon Church Finances: The Story of Vienna Jacques
Vienna Jacques' faithfulness to the Church, even through financial sacrifice and persecution, offers a powerful testament to discipleship and consecration.
By Todd Noall
Law of Consecration: 1834 Missouri and Kirtland
Section 104 of Doctrine and Covenants outlines the Lord's eternal principles of church finance through consecration, stewardship, and the United Order.
By Todd Noall
Mormon Church Finances: Church Treasuries & Church Finance
The Lord assigned stewards to organize two treasuries—one for sacred works, one for community development—establishing a framework still used today.
By Todd Noall
Joseph Smith Seer Stones: David Defeats Goliath
How David's trust in God despite seeming unprepared mirrors Joseph Smith's role in restoring the Church through simple means.
By Todd Noall