There is no one right way to create a pledge card. There may, however, be better ways to both get the information you need and convey the message you want to communicate.

Data shows impact. It can mean that you’re making a difference. And if you’re not? Next gen says that you should change what you’re doing and innovate more.

Have you empowered your front-line people to be in ministry? Have you given them training on how to be a welcoming presence? As evidenced above, for some people it does not come naturally. It may take coaching. But what a difference it can make.

It’s hard and time consuming and (probably) few people in your sphere have the skills to manage a website. But just know that for new people, your website is important. Figure out a way to update it on a regular basis…Your website needs to post information that’s up to date. See it as a way to begin building trust.

How can you combine joy and fun into your Stewardship Season?
 Pull together a Generosity Team.
This is the group who can take a load off your shoulders and find new ways to encourage giving that makes a difference not only for your church but for the giver as well.
 

Grants can be an awesome way to fund ministries that impact people outside of your congregation. But those grants (sadly) won’t just fall in your lap. You need to do quite a bit of research to find the right partner. But don’t let the work discourage you. It’s a critical step in finding a good source of short-term revenue.

Friends, there’s more good news. A recent Washington Post article, Singing is good for you, even if you’re no Beyoncé promoted the health benefits of singing.

Guess who does communal singing at least once a week? Yesiree – every single person who is sitting in a chair or pew during worship.

In the midst of all the doom and gloom, your church just might have “what the world is longing for.” That is the hopeful message you can give to a country and a culture that is flailing about.

One of the primary things that encourages people to be generous is gratitude. I don’t mean some slavish over-the-top-bordering-on-insincere kind of appreciation; I mean the kind of thank you that comes straight from the heart.

Let’s face it. It’s not easy to preach about money. You’re nervous that someone will call you on the carpet for “talking about money all the time” or someone will be offended (yet again) by your message. I get it. Between politics (well, in some congregations) and sex, money is one of the three big taboos in the church.