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
“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
I make easy the thing you hate! That is a new tag line of mine. What is one of the biggest things that pastors and Christian leaders hate to talk about? Money. No one wants to be “that preacher,” the one that always talks about money. Right? So, we...
by Mark Brooks | | Blog
The right attitude about generosity will dictate whether or not you are fully funded. Your attitude will be driven by what you believe to be important. So, let me ask you, Do you believe? Do you believe that God has called Christians to make disciples for Jesus? ...