Carrying the loadPastors, I want to share with you how to get your staff involved in building a giving increase!  As a former Senior Pastor I learned quickly that I needed help if I was ever going to get everything done.  That is especially true when it comes to increasing givers and giving.

Everyone on staff should have a hand in fundraising.  That was the headline of an article in this months, Chronicle of Philanthropy.  When I saw that I said, “Yes!”  That is so true not simply of non-profits but of churches that want to be fully funded.  I believe that pastors should not have to carry this load all by themselves.  Whether it is your staff or a team of lay people get help.

Attitudes must be changed.  If you hate all things related to money, finances and budgets you will struggle to be fully funded.  It starts with you!

Awareness is essential towards fully funding your budget.  Does your staff know where you stand right now with regards to what has come in versus what is your budgeted need?  They can’t help you if they are not aware of what is happening.

Action is required to ensure you will be fully funded.  The dollars you need will not automatically fall from Heaven.  I certainly believe in prayer to increase dollars.  Yet if you just sit back and do nothing you are in for a surprise.  So, what is your plan?

Do you know how to lead your staff meeting to include talk of your giving?  Frankly most don’t.  They don’t teach us this stuff in seminary.  Most of the time you just have to learn it on your own.  I did.  I read everything I could get my hands on and attended every conference I could that focused upon giving.  Then I was equipped to get my staff involved in building out giving.

By the way those that follow me on Giving365.com do know all of the above.  In fact this week they were sent, “The Stewardship Coach,” weekly newsletter that included a sample step by step staff meeting outline.  My members are set, are you?

If you don’t know what to do I can show you AND even give you plans already designed that WILL work!  I believe in this plan so much that I will let you try for 14 days for $1.  What have you got to lose?  Now is the time to act!  Get my help NOW!!!  To sign up go to…

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Mark Brooks – The Stewardship Coach