by Mark Brooks | | Blog
A church sent me the breakdown of their Over/Under split and it was 84% vs. 16%! 84% of the churches dollars come from those 50 in age and above. This group gives $1.3 million of the $1.5 million church budget. The under 50 crowd only gives 16% of the budget yet...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
Yes, you can use the Easter offering to make up a budget shortfall! That was my answer when an Executive Pastor called to tell me that they had already cancelled another weekend of worship due to snow. This is the churches third seriously weather impacted weekend. ...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
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...
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
To be fully funded here is what you need to know and do about the state of church giving. Recently empty tomb, inc. released their annual report on giving entitled, “The State of Church Giving Through 2016: What Do Denominational Leaders Want to Do with $368...
