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...
How the Last Weeks of the Year Determine Your Success

How the Last Weeks of the Year Determine Your Success

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...
2 Deadly Mistakes Churches Make With Their Donors

2 Deadly Mistakes Churches Make With Their Donors

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...
The Number One Barrier to a Successful Offering

The Number One Barrier to a Successful Offering

The number one barrier to a successful offering might surprise you.  It is not because the offering plate or bucket is out dated.  That day may come soon but it is not here as of yet.  In fact a LifeWay study this year revealed that more than half of those that give...