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How To Increase First Time Digital Givers

Churches have been launching digital giving platforms in record numbers over the past decade. Hopes have been high for both an immediate and long term surge of generosity. Most pastors that I visit with did see a slight bump initially, however they have not enjoyed the giving overflow they were promised or expected. Here are […]
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VLOG: Capital Campaigns Part 2

Capital Campaign Readiness Part 2 – How to engage people Spiritually and Relationally 12 areas of Readiness – Second set of 6 Capital Campaign Listening Guide Part 2
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Podcast: Episode 4- 30 Easy Money Challenges That Can Turn Your Finances Around

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Art Rainer, the author of The Money Challenge and former executive pastor. During their conversation, they discuss how getting financially healthy benefits God’s Kingdom. Best Quotes “We get financially healthy so that we can then use our resources to advance God’s Kingdom.” “Don’t […]
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Book Review: Capital Campaign Playbook: An Insider Look At A Church Consultant’s Game Plan

Church leaders finally have a resource they can use when preparing for, and potentially leading a capital campaign. Greg Gibbs book, Capital Campaign Playbook, is a must read prior to your church launching such a massive effort. For a little personal perspective, before becoming the Director of LifeWay Generosity I was in the capital […]
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VLOG: Capital Campaigns by Greg Gibbs

Capital Campaign Readiness Part 1 – How to engage people Spiritually and Relationally 12 areas of Readiness – First set of 6 Capital Campaign Listening Guide Part 1
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Podcast: Episode 3- The Power of Telling a Great Generosity Story, Brad Formsma

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Brad Formsma, author and founder of I Like Giving. During their conversation, they discuss how to inspire generosity. Best Quotes “We started with capturing short giving stories that showed the generous life from so many different perspectives, and the world responded.” “We know […]
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Podcast: Episode 1- Unpacking the Generosity Ministry at Summit Church, Blair Graham

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Blair Graham, pastor of stewardship and generosity at Summit Church in Raleigh, N.C. During their conversation, they discuss looking for business leaders in your church to serve on the generosity team and small steps you can take to start a generosity ministry in […]
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Podcast: Episode 2- Is It Generosity, Stewardship, Fund Raising or Discipleship?

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gunnar Johnson, longtime Stewardship Pastor at Gateway Church in Dallas, TX, author, and speaker. Gunnar is the founder of Learn Generosity and currently serves as the Executive VP at MortarStone. During their conversation, they discuss when churches should consider starting a stewardship ministry. […]
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