by Mark Brooks | | Blog
What motivates Christians to give? That was the headline of an email I received last week from the Barna Group. So, what did they find that motivated Christians to give? The Barna report says, “For Christians, emotions motivate charity.” Here is a direct quote that...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
Do you know what you can learn from Black Friday that applies to Sundays offering? A lot! First, for those that don’t shop let me explain what Black Friday is. Black Friday is the day AFTER Thanksgiving that has typically been the kick off for retail for...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
You need to know how the last weeks of the year determine your success. Primarily I am talking about your giving success. Whether or not you will be fully funded depends upon your last minute giving strategy. Are you ready? Let me illustrate… How many games...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
Would you like to know how to get free offering talks? Every week I write a newsletter called, “The Stewardship Coach.” Each issue contains key thoughts, ideas and examples of how to increase giving. I also include a weekly offering talk. $99 a month or...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
There are 2 deadly mistakes that churches make with their donors that are easily corrected. Since this week is Thanksgiving I thought I would write about one of the biggest mistakes churches make in raising funds, taking their donors for granted and failing to thank...
