Faithlife StaffIt’s summer. Families are traveling, attendance is sparse, but your budget hasn’t changed. How can you ward off the summer giving slump and encourage your congregation to give cheerfully so that you stay on track with your church budget? 1. Show the...
Matthew BoffeyI went to a fundraising event recently where I heard the best request for financial support I can remember. It wasn’t the rhetoric or the moving stories that did it, although both were strong. It was how confidently the nonprofit founder asked. He...
“Is it better to give or to receive?” Without hesitation, most church members would answer “To give!” Yet, when it comes to actually giving? You know how it goes. . . . There’s considerably more hesitation, and even people who absolutely want to...
“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...
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...
Even though believers may approach generosity from different theological viewpoints, we can all agree that generosity is close to the heart of God. The Bible contains thousands of verses about money, stewardship, and generosity. The beautiful (and...
Faithlife Giving has been serving churches throughout the United States for just over a year and, already, the giving stats we’re seeing are staggering. The biggest lesson coming out of all of it is this: If you’re only collecting gifts...
Jess HollandDiscipleship and stewardship are terms we hear often in church. But they aren’t often used together. There’s a link between discipleship and stewardship, however, and it’s not one to miss. Greg Ogden explains the characteristics of a disciple like...
As a church leader, you understand that generosity is key to the Christian life. You want people to experience spiritual transformation and honor God by giving their time, talent, and treasure. You also know that teaching biblical stewardship isn’t...
As a church leader, you know how generosity is key to the Christian life. You want people to experience spiritual transformation and honor God by giving their time, talent, and treasure. But church management can feel discouraging when you only have...
Did you know that the last three days of the year can account for over 10% of a church’s total donations? That makes December 29–31 the most important three days for January 1 and beyond. By planning a year-end giving campaign now, you take...
People want to financially support God’s work in your church. But if the only way they can contribute is by writing a check, you’re missing a significant way people give. Your members use their phones for nearly everything—even finances. The secret...