Why Churches Enter Summer Behind Budget

by Mark Brooks | | Blog

There are three reasons why churches enter summer behind budget.  If you are behind budget the chances are you are guilty of one or more.  Here is why most churches are behind. 1.  Bad planning to begin with.  This one won’t make you love me but sadly it is all...

Giving365

by Mark Brooks | | The Stewardship Coach, Volume 2

“Pastors have to think about giving 365 days a year not just when they have a capital campaign.”  Ronnie Floyd the current president of the Southern Baptist Convention and a client of mine said that to me in December of 2013.  He is spot on as the British say!  While...

5/4/15 – First Time Giver Plan

by Mark Brooks | | Monday With Mark

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Novices versus Experts

by Mark Brooks | | Blog

When it comes to increasing giving in your church you must decide if you want to depend upon novices versus experts.  The other day I received an email hawking a preaching book.  I know the preacher in question.  He is a good guy.  Yet what amazed me is he is not the...

How To Set Up a First Time Giver Plan

by Mark Brooks | | The Stewardship Coach, Volume 2

“My goal in preaching is for you to come back next week and bring a friend.”  I once heard Andy Stanley say that at a preaching conference.  I have a similar goal for you.  My goal is that someone will give the first time to your church, then the second time, third...