by Rusty Lewis | May 1, 2017 | Technology
Most churches across America have one thing in common during the summer months – other than hosting VBS or various camps for kids who are enjoying being out of school. I’m referring to the typical “summer slump” in giving. People enjoy making family plans and...
by Rusty Lewis | May 31, 2016 | Technology
Do you know about the 80/20 rule? In almost every scenario, 80% is accounted for by the 20%. That means that, in most churches, 80% of gifts are given by 20% of people. Kindrid Smart Giving wants to flip that paradigm on its head and help you equip 100% of your church...
by Rusty Lewis | May 24, 2016 | Technology
It’s a well-known and common giving metric. Warm months of summer vacations and other family plans cause a trend of lower church attendance. And when people are absent, their giving usually is too. Does your church’s giving look like this? If so, please know...
by Rusty Lewis | Aug 25, 2015 | Technology
A few years ago I wrote a blog post called “Eleven Reasons NOT to Offer Online Giving” – a rare tongue-in-cheek post meant to encourage the implementation of electronic giving solutions in churches across the country. It’s a quick and easy read...
by Rusty Lewis | Jun 9, 2015 | Technology
What should the online giving experience look like? What giving technologies are most efficient and effective? How can my church afford to employ new giving technologies? How do we reach every generation of givers in the church? Do these questions resonate with you? I...
by Rusty Lewis | Apr 21, 2015 | Technology
With fewer of us carrying cash in our pockets and more of us carrying smartphones in our hands, mobile giving and technology have become popular topics among church leaders. And they should be. Part of our responsibility to future generations of givers means we need...