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Eight Common Pitfalls in Offering Talk Storytelling
Eight Common Pitfalls in Offering Talk Storytelling
Aug 9, 2021 2:30:52 PM

It has been my experience in 20 years of helping churches grow disciples and fund ministry that the offering talk when s...

The Next Big Thing in Church Stewardship
The Next Big Thing in Church Stewardship
Jul 29, 2021 2:46:00 PM

Giving to churches in the United States is changing dramatically. There was a time when giving to the work of the church...

How to Know You’re Ready for a Capital Campaign
How to Know You’re Ready for a Capital Campaign
May 10, 2021 1:01:00 PM

Seven Questions You Need to Consider Before You Begin Capital campaigns remain an important and viable vehicle for churc...

Why Online Worship Will Continue to be Essential
Why Online Worship Will Continue to be Essential
May 4, 2021 4:49:29 PM

It has become abundantly clear that how we worship and give today looks very different than before COVID. While the majo...

Five Reasons Your Financial Leaders Don't Give More
Five Reasons Your Financial Leaders Don't Give More
Mar 30, 2021 5:00:00 AM

Many Types of Leaders There are many types of leaders in churches. Some are volunteer leaders, some paid; some are leade...

Five Reasons to Include Stories in Your Offering Talk
Five Reasons to Include Stories in Your Offering Talk
Feb 9, 2021 2:15:29 PM

With many stories like these, he presented his message to them, fitting the stories to their experience and maturity. He...

Why December 26-31 is the Most Important Week to Share Impact Stories
Why December 26-31 is the Most Important Week to Share Impact Stories
Dec 8, 2020 3:50:04 PM

Almost 30% of all charitable giving happens in December, and the last few days are the most important. It may feel like ...

Lake Institute Releases Research Findings on Church Giving During COVID-19
Lake Institute Releases Research Findings on Church Giving During COVID-19
Oct 19, 2020 12:08:51 PM

Lake Institute on Faith and Giving fosters a deeper understanding of the dynamic relationship between faith and giving t...