Does your church do "fundraisers?" You know, a table in the lobby raising money for this project or that? Or, maybe a car wash to help pay for a student conference or something? Because of a desire not to be "that church" that appeared to always have its hand out, we did not where I served. As a fairly large church (I couldn't imagine how it was in a large church), we received many, many requests to raise funds … [Read more...]
Stewardship Pastor Job Description
General Description The Stewardship Pastor is responsible for the overall leadership and coordination of stewardship development activities in the church, leading and supporting all activities to accomplish the church’s stewardship strategy. This includes establishing and championing an annual Stewardship Plan that details stewardship teaching methods, timing, and themes; special offering projects, timing, and … [Read more...]
The 90-Day Tithing Challenge
The "Money Back Guarantee" ... One Of Several Methods Designed To Help People Trust God With Their Finances
We've done several 90-Day Tithing Challenges in our 20-year history. Overall I would say they have been very effective. "Effective at what?" you ask. Giving increases and, more importantly, giving at the end of the challenge is sustained at a higher level than when the challenge began. In other words, many people start tithing and continue to tithe after the conclusion of the challenge. Here's how it … [Read more...]