Pastor, I have some great news. Generosity is on the rise with the most generous people across the United States. Statistically speaking, charitable giving dollars have never been higher. This growth is being achieved in large part due to giving people increasing their generosity year after year. Additionally, I previously spent two decades in the […]
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Vlog: When Is Church Debt Okay?
How do I know when it’s okay for my church to engage in debt? Some of you are cringing at the thought of even engaging in church debt. We all want to be debt free, but that’s not always the opportunity. Consider these questions: Is your current debt at 1x your annual income or less? […]
7 Church Money Lessons Learned During COVID-19
We are now multiple weeks into COVID-19 ministry season and I have been interacting with hundreds of pastors, hearing their stories, and watching patterns develop. Church leaders have been immediately thrust into the position of being both generosity and digital experts overnight. These two areas of ministry are demanding more attention than ever. It has […]
5 Digital Giving Moments Every Sunday
Leading a powerful digital giving response is both science and art. After watching hours of online services here are some best practices that church leaders need to consider. You want to provide multiple touches with repeated communication to be successful. Be mindful that you have no idea how many distractions you may be battling on […]
6 Steps To Unleash Above And Beyond Giving Season During COVID-19
In times of disaster people are looking to live generously. Giving is a natural reaction to an obvious need. The opportunities exist all around us every day. They are especially obvious during a national crisis. We can learn of them at work, in our neighborhoods, or on the internet. When we do, we naturally respond. […]
15 Meeting Starters To Create Ministry Goals During COVID-19
At this point in time we have been through several leadership stages related to this COVID-19 ministry season. First, we all reacted, then re-reacted, then re-reacted again. The landscape was changing by the hour and we had no idea what our national, state, and city officials would and would not permit. Congratulations on successfully navigating […]
5 Keys to Speaking Positively About Generosity During COVID-19
Pastors are beginning to see what may be in the future when it comes to resourcing vision. Even those churches that are debt free with months of expenses in liquid cash reserves are concerned about their financial futures. After watching scores of worship services online, I would like to offer some encouragement and coaching to […]
7 Keys to a Strong Offering Time During an Online Service
I’m inspired by how the local church is responding to this new COVID-19 ministry season. At first it was unsettling as we walked through the reaction stage two weeks ago. Pastor after pastor was going live and communicating a brand new plan as changes were being forced upon us in uncontrollable ways. Then we moved […]
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