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They Think They’re Tithing, but Are They Really?

“Based on your giving last year . . . 

. . . I’m guessing you make about $6K per year.”

Said no pastor ever.

As church leaders, we want to see our churches healthy and thriving, but there are some conversations we’re just never going to have. We’re not going to dig in on people’s salaries, we’re not going to nitpick their giving habits, and we’re going to stop ourselves from making assumptions about financial situations when we don’t have all the details. We can all agree these are not the most endearing ways to teach biblical stewardship.  (more…)

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Do People Give to Your Church Online—Then Hear Crickets? Here’s How to Change That

COVID-19 has closed church doors—but it has flung open opportunities to reach new people online. Attendance has skyrocketed. In fact, 44% of pastors reported higher attendance online than in person.1 [Read more…]

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Training Mailbag: Why Do I Need a Church Presentation Team in Proclaim?

We’re running a new training mailbag segment here on the Faithlife blog, in which we answer some questions about our products from readers. Add a comment below with your questions, and we may answer them in an upcoming mailbag segment. [Read more…]

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Online Giving: Keep Your Giving Steady When Your Pews Are Empty Due to COVID-19

Church attendance skyrockets at Easter and Christmas. Other times, it dips. And sometimes, it plummets—whether because of flu season, coronavirus, or summer vacations. 

Of course, church isn’t about numbers. It’s about ministry. But you’ve got to keep the lights on so you can keep the doors open . . . and keep serving. Even if you’re not sticking to your regular Sunday schedule or are having church online, you’ve got to stick to a regular budget (more or less). [Read more…]

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Faithlife and Church of God: Doing a New Thing in an Old Place

Mobile technology has impacted culture and changed behavior in countless ways, but many churches have struggled to interact with those changes in a timely way. Some organizations have waited so long that they’ve found themselves face to face with a harsh reality: their churches are dwindling. [Read more…]

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Write Year-End Giving Statements That Make an Impact

Giving statements matter for two reasons: you provide givers with a record of their contributions, and you get an opportunity to thank them. This simple step in year-end giving is critical for strengthening the sense of partnership between you and your church members. [Read more…]

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Giving Tuesday for Churches: 3 Simple Tips You Can Use Today

Today is Giving Tuesday! If you panicked because you forgot to prep your church for it, then this post is for you. 

Giving Tuesday began in 2012 with a simple purpose: to connect people around the world through the act of generosity. It’s also a day that churches can use to celebrate all that God has done and offer ways for people to give back.  [Read more…]