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7 Essential Year-End Giving Tips for Churches

By Tobin Perry

Nothing prepared us for 2020. In December 2019, none of us had any idea a global pandemic would cause church buildings worldwide to shutter. (Let’s face it. All those churches who launched the year with a Vision 2020 sermon series are suddenly getting tested for bifocals.)

We don’t know what 2021 holds any better than we knew what to expect in 2020. But in the middle of what is sure to be unique economic times, there are a few best practices for year-end giving that will help us weather whatever comes our way.
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A Church Capital Campaign Can Raise Astonishing Amounts—If You Do This

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In just two or three years, you can raise 200–300% of your normal operating budget by running a church capital campaign.1 

That astounding stat comes from Smart Church Finances: A Pastor’s Guide to Budgets, Spreadsheets, and Other Things You Didn’t Learn in Seminary. It continues:  [Read more…]

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Can You Really Make Your Church Budget More Predictable?

Hint: The answer is yes. And a more predictable budget means less stress and more room for ministry. 

Creating a healthy church budget lets you plan wisely for the future. It lets you know what you can say yes to, what to say no to, and how well your budget supports your vision. [Read more…]