Tag: giving
The Awkward Relationship Between Money and The Church…And What You Can Do About It
Today’s post is written by Jim Sheppard. Jim is CEO & Principal of Generis, a consulting firm passionate about helping churches accelerate generosity towards their God-inspired vision. By Jim Sheppard Money and the church. It’s an awkward relationship. Have you noticed that? If I had to guess, I would say […]
5 Negative Church-Leader Mindsets About Funding
By unSeminary: Do you lie awake and ponder how your church will meet its budget for this coming year? Are you wondering how to increase the generosity culture at your church? Is there a gap between the vision for which you believe God has called, and the funding your church […]
Next Steps You Can Take During this Pandemic
By: New Life Christian Church It has been almost 5 months since this pandemic has impacted and altered our way of life in so many ways. That is almost half a year! And, by the look of it, this pandemic will continue to impact us for many more months to […]
Navigating Your Church’s Next Financial Phase with Jim Sheppard
by unSeminary: Thanks for listening in to this week’s unSeminary podcast! Today we are joined by Jim Sheppard, CEO of Generis. Generis is in the business of helping churches and ministry organizations with giving development. They’ve been around for a little over 30 years and are most known for their […]
In Conflict, Check Your Motives
By: Brandon A. Cox In Conflict, Check Your Motives .et_post_meta_wrapper Have you ever realized, mid-conversation, that the person you’re arguing with is actually right and you are wrong, but you’re already in too deep to turn around so you keep going anyway? Me too. It’s evidence of our pride and […]
The Church Jesus Started is a Generosity Movement
The Church Jesus Started is a Generosity Movement .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: I love the church. And I don’t love it nearly as much as Jesus loves the church. He’s the One who died for her. We often evaluate the church today as an institution. We’ll talk about what’s wrong […]
Accelerating Giving in Your Church Through a Culture of Radical Generosity | Part 1
by Leadership Network: If I were to ask you for an example of the most generous person you’ve ever encountered, no doubt somebody immediately comes to mind who has modeled for you generosity and stewardship and giving in a very compelling and even contagious or magnetic way. For me, when […]
6 Types of Donors Your Church Should Regularly Thank
by unSeminary: As a church leader, are you wondering how you’re going to make this year’s budget? Have you looked at your donations and felt concerned they’re running behind? It seems like every time I talk to church leaders the topic of increasing revenue comes up. It’s understandable because oftentimes […]
Building a Culture of Generosity from Day One
By NewChurches.com Team: When planting a church, one of the last things many church planters want to talk about is finances. On the flip side, the challenge of financial sustainability is the single biggest obstacle facing many church plants. The challenge of church plant startup costs and developing a plan […]