How many of you already have your vacation planned? How many of you wish you were on vacation right now? We all need a break from time to time. We are fast approaching summer which for many of you means your annual break from slaving away at the salt mine...
“You do know you are making a statement?” I commented to Sr. Pastor Jeremy Freeman as we discussed raising money to fund a $10 million sanctuary. When I asked him that question, the U.S. was on Covid variant; I can’t remember which. Building sanctuaries is not what the “experts” would...
Never announce a major new initiative from the platform that you have not first communicated to your leaders beforehand. That is one of my Brooks Mantras toward ministry success. Before launching any new initiatives for your church, especially if it involves money, you need to first get your leaders on...
“Effective fund-raising churches refuse to treat all people as equals – and people truly are not when it comes to giving. Most of these churches develop some kind of segmentation strategy in which they categorize the congregation into types of donors.” George Barna in How to Increase Giving to Your...
Welcome to another Stewardship Journal! “Effective fund-raising churches refuse to treat all people as equals,” is a quote from George Barna that opens up our lead post entitled The Value of Segmenting Your Donors. The article sets the stage for this edition of the Stewardship Journal that focuses on how to...
Anyone in here honest enough to admit that they sometimes forget about their offering? You thought about giving. You wanted to give. It's just that something else came up, distracted you, you went on vacation or whatever, and before you know it, you forgot. I think most of us can...
Since we know that giving will be a challenge during the summer, why not start a drive for recurring giving throughout the month of May? First, let’s break down the top mistakes most churches make with regard to online giving. The number one mistake churches make with online giving is setting...
“Recurring giving has taken the angst out of summer for our staff.” That was a comment a pastor made to me soon after online giving began to gain traction in churches across America. Every summer, the pastor would be forced to decide which ministries would be scaled back. Then, when...
Which would be better, a large one-time gift or a small gift given monthly over time? In this edition of the Stewardship Journal, we share the importance of setting up recurring giving through your online provider. How significant is a recurring gift? Let me show you by telling you the...
Welcome to another Stewardship Journal! What is the value of a $50 check? In this Stewardship Journal, our focus is on the importance of recurring giving. As you will read, moving your members to set up their giving to be recurring is a huge key toward your summer being fully funded....
