How much time should a Senior Pastor spend on stewardship? I believe every Senior Pastor should commit 5% to 10% of their time to educating themselves, building out, and working on a stewardship plan. If that sounds daunting, start with thirty minutes a week and then build from there. The...
May is your month to help you get ahead of the curve of summer giving’s challenges. The following post I wrote for my sponsor, OnlineGiving.org, illustrates the best way to avoid the slump three-day weekends give churches. For every church in America, summer presents both opportunities and challenges. The opportunities...
Your vision is the driver, but the best driver in the world is worthless without effective vehicles to drive the vision to those you want to impact. This section of the playbook will share the essential tools to effectively launch your summer giving strategy. In the 21st century, we must use...
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! DateFocus of OfferingWho, How, What, When, Why?May 26th June 2nd June 9th June...
Years ago, I wrote a post on the key pointers for expressing gratitude. I’ve edited it down through the years, but the points remain good thoughts. Pastor, this would be a great discussion starter for your staff or Finance Team. So, here are my thoughts about crafting a thank you...
Appeals, written correctly, are one of the best ways to increase giving at your church. The key is writing them well. Here is my one-page summary of tips for making your appeals appealing. First, we must understand that vision drives dollars. The reason most direct appeals fail for churches is not...
The following thoughts will help craft your social media strategy. I give you advice to avoid and advice to adhere to! Avoid these Common Mistakes Churches Make in Social Media Not utilizing it at all. If you want to reach your neighborhood, you will find them on social media. Setting it up and...
Here are some recommendations that can and will improve the success of your website. These recommendations can be implemented in your church whether you run 100 on a Sunday or 10,000. First, let’s learn from Top Mistakes of Websites – You want to do the opposite of what I list here. Too...
How can you make your campus more giving-friendly? Let me share the following tips with you that I think can help you create an atmosphere on your campus that enhances giving. Before I get started, let me ask you this simple question. When I come onto your campus, am I reminded...
I produced a playbook called Say Yes to Easter Giving. You can find out how to get a copy at https://acts17generosity.com/store/. Here is my Vision Worksheet from the current edition. After deciding what the focus of your Resurrection Offering will be, use the following points as a guide for developing...
