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Most church leaders are on a continual search for “best practices.” We want the simple, straight-forward, plug-and-play solution to move the ball ahead. So, we pursue blogs, attend conferences, read books, and ask our pastor friends what they are doing that works so well. These “best practices” are brought to our teams and distributed for […]
Money is one of the most prominent life topics, so why are church leaders so shy to broach the subject? Just peruse the internet for the biggest headlines and you will discover topics like the economy, government waste, Wall Street roller coaster, countless articles on how to earn money quick and easy, or how to feel better about […]
Previously seen on FactsandTrends.net Is your church financially fit? When asked this question, most church leaders usually have a quick, gut-level response between two extremes. Either a confident “yes” because the church has more money than it spends every year, or an absolute “no” due to the impression of too few resources to fulfill the […]
(Previously seen on FactsandTrends.net) The church budgeting process does not rank high on the list of the most motivating and inspiring experiences in a minister’s life. Pastors will line up to deliver a message, shepherd the hurting, pray for the wayward, and lead the body forward. However, if a pastor lays awake at night dreaming […]
If I were to think through some of the more common personal financial objectives repeated in the church, I am pretty confident of a couple that would rank high on the list. Meaning that, if I were to list the most common financial goals that are often repeated across the nation in financial small groups, […]
Most pastors do not realize that the professional fundraising industry for churches began to strongly establish itself in the 1970’s with the founding of a few key firms. Today the foundation of the largest and most successful firms along with several smaller and individually operated groups still derive strategies from these initial firms. Even still […]
My whole life, I have been a saver. I dislike spending money, but I love to watch my savings grow. I have no problem gutting out a less convenient product or option just to save a few bucks. However, when it comes time to spend, I am not afraid to do it right. Because I […]
I have been reading through the Bible this year and journaling about all things generosity. It has been an amazing journey as I have learned about the generous nature of God and how faithful He is. I have also watched business leaders rise up with extreme generosity as well as seeing how life can easily […]
Director of LifeWay Generosity
Todd serves at the Director of Generosity by LifeWay. His generosity roots arise from leading multiple capital campaigns for local churches that together raised over $35,000,000 for their visionary projects. Since 2000, Todd has been a well-established stewardship coach, generosity leader, author, and conference speaker.
