You’re heading into the final quarter of the year, and what you long for—especially when it comes to your church’s finances—is margin. Space to breathe, to celebrate, and to dream about what God might do next. The good news? It’s possible. This year-end season can be more than a scramble to meet the budget; it can be a moment to renew vision, build momentum, and lead your people into generosity that reflects God’s abundance.
At Horizons Stewardship, our mission is to help your church grow disciples and fund the God-sized dreams before you. As this final quarter begins, you may feel the tension between excitement and exhaustion, but with the right strategy and focus, your church can finish strong and step boldly into what’s next. This last quarter can become a season of spiritual renewal and ministry momentum.
We have gathered our best free resources to help you lead your church with confidence, clarity, and joy. These tools will help you engage hearts, tell your story well, and finish 2025 ready to step boldly into all God has planned for 2026.
| Resource | What It Offers | Why It Matters |
| Kickstart Your Year-End Giving Strategy | A big-picture guide for designing your year-end plan — from messaging to digital strategy. | Helps you lead with vision and confidence, not last-minute scrambling. |
| 10 Steps to Fully Funding Your Ministry Plan at Year-End | A clear roadmap to keep your team aligned and focused on what matters most. | You can hand this to your leadership team and say, “Here’s what we’re doing.” |
| Ignite the Spirit of Generosity and Maximize Year-End Giving | Insights on nurturing generosity through storytelling, gratitude, and personal connection. | Reminds us: generosity is a heart practice, not a financial transaction. |
| Year-End Giving Playbook: 6 Practical Ways to Finish Strong (PDF) | A printable guide full of tactical moves to boost momentum in December. | Think of it as your “coach’s playbook” for the final stretch. |
| Church Year-End Giving Essentials | A refresher on best practices and common pitfalls of year-end campaigns. | A quick way to sharpen your approach and refocus your team. |
| Unlock Generosity on Giving Tuesday |
A step-by-step strategy for planning, promoting, and executing a GivingTuesday campaign. | Equips ministries to maximize donor engagement and generosity on a globally recognized giving day. |
This is the moment to invite your church into something deeper. When you connect generosity to discipleship and lead with clarity, gratitude, and joy, your people will respond.
So grab your team, explore these free Horizons resources, and step confidently into the final stretch of the year. Let’s finish strong — and start 2026 with hearts full of hope and ministries ready to flourish.