January is the time when churches send out annual giving statements to their congregation. The government requires churches to confirm all gifts of $250 or more annually with a statement to givers. However, sending out a giving statement shouldn’t be seen as simply an administrative task, something you have to do. To the contrary, this is a great opportunity to reach out to your givers and let them know how profoundly grateful you are for their part in providing the financial resources to make ministry happen.
Leadership | Relaunch Church | Rapid Relaunch | church finances
Guest Post by Brad Leeper, Generis What would your church or organization do with an extra 25% of your budget by December 31, 2020? What advantage would you have with special funds for the much-needed project to energize your mission impact in 2021? You have a rare, unusual window to engage a small group of givers that might give you these added financial resources to solve your biggest mission hurdle.
Discover the impact Millennials' values, allegiances, and assumptions will have on your church.
Culture | Events | Leadership | Millennials | Church Construction | Managing Facilities
Millennials approach church and giving differently from other generations. Yet with all of the signals of the giving pattern shifts, church leaders find it difficult to implement the changes needed to elevate their generosity culture. Why is it difficult to implement change to make giving easier for Millennials?
