Religious Giving Declines!

Religious Giving Declines!

Charitable giving is on the rise EXCEPT for religious giving!  That is the news from a recent Giving USA study.  A few weeks ago I received my Chronicle of Philanthropy newsletter and the headline was, “No Lost Decade: Giving Rebounds.”  It stated that giving...
Marketing vs. Messaging

Marketing vs. Messaging

Is it right to market your church?  I think most of us repel at the idea of marketing our church as we want to insure that any growth comes not from our own ingenuity but from God.  So any time someone talks about marketing and the church there is push back.  Yet I...
Spend 10% to 20% on Stewardship!

Spend 10% to 20% on Stewardship!

10% to 20% of your time every week should be spent on stewardship!  I made that comment recently on one of our Monday Morning With Mark The Stewardship Coach webinars.  I could almost hear guys falling off their chairs.  I know, on top of your busy week here I am...