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Eight Pitfalls in Offering Talk Storytelling
Eight 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 Giving
The Next Big Thing in Church Giving
Jul 29, 2021 2:46:00 PM

Giving to church ministry funding is changing rapidly. There was a time when giving to the work of the church was more f...

Seven Frequently Asked Questions about a Financial Leader Ministry
Seven Frequently Asked Questions about a Financial Leader Ministry
Jun 14, 2021 2:23:35 PM

There are many types of leaders in churches. Some are volunteer leaders, some paid; some are leaders by position, some b...

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...

Three Steps to a Better Offering
Three Steps to a Better Offering
Apr 13, 2021 10:31:25 AM

Most churches still have an offering time that looks something like this. An invitation is given, such as “And now, as G...

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 ...

Invite Your Church to Experience Next Level Generosity
Invite Your Church to Experience Next Level Generosity
Feb 11, 2020 9:27:49 AM

Why Give? The most important question you can answer around giving is not how but why. Why should I give? Why should I g...

5 Reasons Capital Campaigns are Great for Annual Giving Campaigns
5 Reasons Capital Campaigns are Great for Annual Giving Campaigns
Jan 28, 2020 11:53:57 AM

Capital Campaigns Should First be about Growing Disciples. Leaders come to the conversation about capital campaigns with...

Why Shifting Your Fiscal Year is a Next Level Generosity Best Practice
Why Shifting Your Fiscal Year is a Next Level Generosity Best Practice
Aug 13, 2019 6:30:45 AM

Shifting Your Fiscal Year By shifting their fiscal year away from the traditional calendar, an estimated 40% of vital ch...