As we are all aware, the new tax plan approved by Congress will have some form of impact on charitable giving**. What long-term effect it will have remains to be...
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It’s almost impossible to write a blog at Christmas time without sounding cliche. Authors hone in on the usual themes, you know, like joy, giving,…
Often, in our churches, we fear approaching the subject of giving unless there is an immediate need or crisis. This reactionary approach to stewardship is ineffective and short-sighted. The spiritual...
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Thanksgiving is often a season of expressing gratitude for all that we have been given by God and for His faithfulness to us. Lamentations 3:22-23…
With year-end giving in full swing, the best tax break for seniors with IRA’s remains undiscovered by most. I have already received year- end requests from three well-known national organizations....
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Now that fall campaigns are under way, planning for spring initiatives is at the forefront for many congregations. The motivation for these campaigns brings to mind one of the big...
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In part two of our series Healthy vs. Wealthy, we will discover how a capital campaign helps you engage your audience. All too often excess focus is given to money or...
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Healthy vs. Wealthy: Part One - The Right Focus If I were to ask you “What are most church capital campaigns missing?” the answers would be diverse. But I believe,...
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I’m no Webster, but I can certainly define “faithful.” I see it in parents who unconditionally love their kids through good times and bad. I see it in dependable employees...
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When a church building project is undertaken, I frequently field some version of the question, “What benefit is gained by using an outside consulting firm, versus guiding the process ourselves,...
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