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
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
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
“I got out coached tonight.” That was what Sean McVay, the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams said after his team lost the Super Bowl on February 3rd. When your team, known for its high powered offense, only scores 3 points the whole game you know...
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...
