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Our Complicated History With Church Money

Many pastors tell me they hate fundraising. I think there’s a legitimate reason for that. You see, the call of the pastor is to cast, carry, and shepherd the vision of the church. Meanwhile, it seems that the call of the fundraiser is to
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Why the Tithing Message Is Short-Sighted

I believe in tithing, sort of. Now, let me explain. There is a good bit of debate as to many aspects of tithing. First of all, not all pastors believe the Old Testament law of tithing – donating 10% of personal income – still
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Chasing Wrong Financial Goals

If I were to list the most common financial goals that are often repeated across the nation in financial small groups, seminars, and sermons, I am confident I know the two that are listed the most. One is a goal most pastors dream of, and the other is a
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Why Tithing May Not Be As Generous as You Think

Not sure if the title of this blog is shocking to a reader or not, but let’s dive into the topic of tithing and generosity. We’ll define our terms, then we will look into a few Scriptures, and conclude with some applications.
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God’s Generous Dream for You

It’s a new year which means it is a great time to dream a new dream. I am so grateful for a God who has dreams for our lives. His dreams are not secretive. They are actually plainly spoken and repeated in the Bible. God has a dream for your life, your family,
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8 Tips To Collect A Virtual Offering 24/7

I cut my teeth on ministry back in the 1980’s and the offering was way different decades ago. There were no handheld digital devices and the church had yet to experience several public financial scandals that would prove to have lasting effects
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Episode 87: Is Pastoring a Sustainable Ministry?

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Rob Dupree and Michael Baker are joined by Matt Henslee, Pastor of Mayhill Baptist Church in New Mexico. During their conversation, they discuss the sustainability of pastoring, especially in the
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