by Mark Brooks | | Blog
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...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
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...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
There is 1 easy way you can improve your offering time this year. It is so easy that a caveman could do this. Doing this one thing will put you ahead of most churches in the world. This one thing is as easy as turning on the lights. It’s an idea that is like...
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
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...
