by Rusty Lewis | Mar 6, 2020 | Generosity
“I love talking about money in my church.” – said no pastor ever. In reality, I’ve worked with quiet a few who now look forward to the conversation. How would you like to reduce your giving sermon complaints? It’s safe to say most pastors don’t like...
by Rusty Lewis | May 10, 2016 | Leadership
Your people have questions. And they’re not just about the next children’s ministry event or where to take their canned goods for the food pantry. They have questions about giving – big questions about why they should give and what happens to their...
by Rusty Lewis | Jan 9, 2015 | Communication
Last week’s post – “An Annual Giving Statement That Will Impress and Delight Your Givers” – stressed the importance of leveraging your church annual giving statement mailing. A couple of dedicated readers and executive pastors sent questions to...
by Rusty Lewis | Mar 17, 2014 | Communication
Did you ever get one of those tee shirts from your parents after their amazing vacation trip to Hawaii? Well, I had that same kind of feeling after opening my mail early this year. It was the feeling of “I gave to your ministry and all I got was this lousy...
by Rusty Lewis | Mar 6, 2014 | Technology
“I give to places outside my church because I believe my money is used more effectively in other organizations.” “Other nonprofits do more to solve a problem.” “My generation wants to give to something that makes an impact.” (from a millennial) “When it (money) goes...