by Mark Brooks | | Blog
I have been thinking lately about how the right question, interpreted the wrong way led to a demise in giving… I know. The title and concept are a lot to get your mind around. But, let me unpack what I mean. I blame the Contemporary Church Movement. ...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
If your ministry is to survive into the future you must know how your church can be prepared for the next generation of American giving. A recent study by the Blackbaud Institute revealed the challenges that are before non-profits including the Church. The Next...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
I never thought I would write a blog post with a title, “How VUCA is Impacting Your Church and What You Can Do About It!” VUCA? What is that? I first heard about the term reading Blackbaud Institutes new study entitled, “The Next Generation of...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
Leadership Network’s Warren Bird recently asked, “How ‘Dead’ Is Passing the Plate?” Bird’s organization, Leadership Network, is conducting a study of church salaries and benefits. In the midst of that study they asked how much of...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
If you are already behind budget you might be in trouble. If your churches piggy bank is running on empty that is the bad news. The good news is you can reverse that decline but you need to act NOW! So, let me ask you, “Are you behind budget...
