by Mark Brooks | | Blog
The times have changed and we better know how to take up an offering in this day of digital giving. Online giving is growing by leaps and bounds. While overall online giving to churches still has not reach the tipping point of being the dominant way people give it...
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
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...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
Senior Pastors MUST assume responsibility for giving or a church will not be fully funded! If you doubt that… Let me ask you a question. Is the senior pastor the spiritual leader of the congregation? Without question, the answer is “yes.” Then let me ask...