The Future of Giving? It Ain’t Paper!

The Future of Giving? It Ain’t Paper!

In 2013 I shared a presentation entitled, “The Future of Giving?  It Ain’t Paper!  After this weekend’s Black Friday holiday shopping now more than ever is this true.  Monday’s Wall Street Journal’s Business and Finance section had a lead...
Regaining the Joy of Ministry

Regaining the Joy of Ministry

Pastors are losing the joy of ministry!  One of the sad things that I encounter on a regular basis is stressed out and burned out pastors.  There are a multitude of reasons for this but one aspect is in how we measure success.  For far too long pastors have viewed...
The State of Church Giving is Declining

The State of Church Giving is Declining

The state of church giving is declining says a study published by empty tomb, inc. entitled, “The State of Church Giving through 2014.”  John and Sylvia Ronsvalle have been producing the definitive study on the state of giving to churches and have recently...