Stewardship & Generosity

Unleashing the Power of Fundraising for a Flourishing Church Community!

By michael on August 8, 2023 0 Comments

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Building Lives, Building Dreams Unleashing the Power of Fundraising for a Flourishing Church Community! Capital campaigns are vital for church growth, yet they often remain puzzling for many faith-based communities. Today I’ll explain what they are and why they are crucial in fueling growth, expanding ministries, and fostering community connections.   What is … Continue Reading

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Calming the Financial Storm

By michael on April 1, 2020 0 Comments

Church Financial Strategies for a Time Such as This   If you are like most leaders, your concern about your church’s financial position falls on a spectrum from “concerned” to “panicked” to “freaking out.” By now you should have heard from your denominational leaders regarding help that you can access. I’m writing today to add … Continue Reading

Capital Campaign Planning

A Campaign Website: Bringing the Campaign Online 

By michael on April 10, 2018 0 Comments

A Campaign Website Bringing the Campaign Online  This month, a guest article from Jason Smith, founder of GivingTools.com.  How to create an effective, affordable capital campaign website Capital campaigns are all about people: welcoming their ideas and building a shared vision, and then asking the right people at the right time for the right gift … Continue Reading

Stewardship & Generosity

Money Talk in the Church: Breaking the Taboo

By michael on March 13, 2018 0 Comments

Money Talk in the Church Breaking the Taboo “Money is tight. We’ll have to cut our budget again this year. People just aren’t giving like they did in the past.” “Half of our families don’t give anything to the church. How can we turn that around?” “I’m just uncomfortable going to church; they’re always asking … Continue Reading

Stewardship & Generosity

Teach Your Children (Stewardship) Well 

By michael on November 15, 2017 0 Comments

Teach Your Children (Stewardship) Well  How many of you had this experience as a child? Sitting in church with your family, the offering time arrives, the ushers come forward, the music begins, and you proudly place your offering in the plate as it goes by. My earliest memories of giving occurred in church. My parents … Continue Reading

Legacy Giving

Planned Gifts: A Phone Call Worth $250,000

By michael on October 17, 2017 0 Comments

The first time the trust department of the local bank called me, I was totally unprepared.  According to the bank, the church would be receiving a bequest worth nearly $250,000. This planned gift was nearly double the entire annual budget of the church! We immediately agreed to meet in person to discuss the expected gift, … Continue Reading