Why the Future Church is in Danger

Why the Future Church is in Danger

The danger signals are all there pointing out why the future church is in danger.  There are many reasons but one major reason will be the decline in giving.  The projections are that the current rate of decline in giving will mean Americans give only 1% of their...
Acts 17 Generosity

Acts 17 Generosity

If churches are going to increase giving they have to move to an Acts 17 generosity mindset!  What does Acts 17 have to do about giving?  Let me explain. Giving to the Church is changing due to the demographic shift in America.  How will this shift impact giving?  I...
“I Got Out Coached Tonight”

“I Got Out Coached Tonight”

“I got out coached tonight.”  That was what Sean McVay, the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams said after his team lost the Super Bowl on February 3rd.  When your team, known for its high powered offense, only scores 3 points the whole game you know...
How the iPhone Forever Changed the Offering

How the iPhone Forever Changed the Offering

Years from now someone will write an article entitled, “How the iPhone Forever Changed the Offering.”  Why should we wait for an article years from now on that topic.  Let me write it NOW! A few years ago a pastor asked me, “What trends do you see...
I Make Easy the Thing You Hate!

I Make Easy the Thing You Hate!

I make easy the thing you hate!  That is a new tag line of mine.  What is one of the biggest things that pastors and Christian leaders hate to talk about?  Money. No one wants to be “that preacher,” the one that always talks about money.  Right?  So, we...