But you know what? I love what I do.
Why?
Because I’ve seen joy on the face of a person who has given to an amazing cause.
How do you overcome your own fear – or is it embarrassment? – when it comes to asking for money? Remember…

Everyone wants their pastor to succeed. Everyone wants their congregation to be thriving and vibrant. To make this a reality requires generosity of spirit, time, and yes, financial resources.

There are so many things to say about Lewis’ courage, his radicalness, his willingness to lay his life on the line numerous times to save the soul of our nation. These are all the things we need to hear. Things we need to reflect upon.

Provide your clergyperson ASAP with information about church finances and giving.
Why? Because it will give your new pastor an understanding of the financial health and generosity of the congregation right from the get-go.

Your congregants are going to want to meet the new pastor. That’s a given.

But who should you make it a priority to meet?

Get to know 10 people from each of these groups to find out who and what makes your congregation tick…

Getting names right is a part of hospitality.
Feeling like you are known, cared for, and loved is a starting point on the journey toward generosity.

However, if this has got you thinking… “Hmmmm…what would we do in this situation?”, it might be time to have a sit down with your church administrator and Treasurer to set up a process of accepting legacy gifts of any size.

The subject line: Give Recurring Giving a Try this Summer!
Steve is taking the proverbial bull by the horns and tackling a common problem many of you face. He does it brilliantly.

“[Prayer] doesn’t change God, it changes me.”

Every card, every hand-written poem, every text, every meal provided, every candle lit, every flower delivered, every email, every call, everyone who was on their knees or standing or running and talking to God on our behalf, these were all generous prayers.

As I have mentioned numerous times, keeping your building in great condition is not about it being ready to be featured on “Church Remodel Now!” (Though, come on, I think that show has real promise).

It is about stewardship and ministry.