Showers of Blessings
Remember the old saying, “April showers will bring May flowers?” Spring rains are essential not simply for the growth of flowers but for all agriculture. There is something refreshing about a spring shower! It clears the air and brings life. As I thought about that popular phrase it reminded me of the old hymn entitled […]
The 15 Offerings of Summer: How to Reverse the Summer Slump in 60 Seconds
Summer offering strategy – Here is an overview of a plan of action for summer offerings taken from my new playbook, The 15 Offerings of Summer: How to Reverse the Summer Slump in 60 Seconds. https://acts17generosity.com/shop/the-fully-funded-summer/ What is your plan? The best message and tools, while essential, are worthless without a plan of action. Let […]
Putting the Tools Together for Your Best Summer Giving Ever
You survived another Easter! Congratulations. Now it’s time to get ready for the summer slump in giving that is heading your way. The lack of forward planning is one of the biggest mistakes churches make as they approach the summer months. My most successful churches implement a summer giving plan every year to fully fund […]
We Are Your Stewardship Resource
Recently a layperson in one of our Missouri Baptist churches emailed us the following: “I was just appointed chair of our Stewardship Committee and have been tasked with getting it up and going again after the pandemic. This is new territory for me. Any suggestions or resources would be appreciated.” Sadly, stewardship is new territory […]
From the Desk of Our Executive Director
Welcome to another Stewardship Journal! Recently an MBC church layman emailed our team asking, “I was just appointed chair of our Stewardship Committee and have been tasked with getting it up and going again after the pandemic. This is new territory for me. Any suggestions or resources would be appreciated.” That led to this week’s […]
Christ Is Risen!
Have you ever thought about what life would be like if Christ had not risen from the grave? Without the Resurrection, we would not have a viable faith. If Christ did not rise from the grave, what hope do we have? Why are you here if the Resurrection is some myth? In the fifteenth chapter, […]
15 Offerings of Summer Worksheet
Use the chart to plan out your 15 offerings. The Who, How, What, When, Why column helps you decide the best way to communicate the story you are focusing on. Each offering is about connecting your summer vision to life change! 15 Sundays/15 Offerings Date Focus of Offering Who, How, What, When, Why? May 29th […]
How to Motivate People to Generously Support Your Summer Mission
Right after Easter, you have a crisis heading your way. The summer slump begins one minute after the last Easter service is over. This creates a challenge for keeping the proverbial offering plate full. Giving slumps at the same time as ministry and mission costs rise. Your need is to find a way to keep […]
Missouri Baptist Pastors Speak Up About Opening Up
The March 28th edition of the Stewardship Journal focused on the churches opening back up and returning to many pre-Covid traditions, such as passing an offering plate or passing out the Lord’s Supper. The Sr. Pastor of 1st DeSoto, Brad Delaughter, wrote about their plans to return to normal. Mark Brooks, The Stewardship Coach, wrote […]
From the Desk of Our Executive Director
Welcome to another Stewardship Journal! Have you started passing the offering plate? In our March 28th edition, our focus was on returning back to normal. There has been a lot written about the long-term impacts of Covid on not only attendance but in how we do church. We thought it would be good to run […]