by Mark Brooks | | Blog
If you are going to be fully funded in the New Year you need to know how 2 shifts are changing giving. Why is this important? Because… Successful organizations must know how to manage and thrive no matter what the unknowns. Remember Donald Rumsfeld’s statement...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
In your down time let me give you 2 things that will increase your offerings in 2019. These are simple and easy to do but it will mean a huge increase in giving fueling your missions and ministry plans for the coming year. First, I stress the importance of expressing...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
What motivates Christians to give? That was the headline of an email I received last week from the Barna Group. So, what did they find that motivated Christians to give? The Barna report says, “For Christians, emotions motivate charity.” Here is a direct quote that...
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
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...
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...
