by Rusty Lewis | Nov 10, 2016 | Leadership
While engaged with churches across the country, I get the opportunity to work with some really outstanding people and organizations. Sometimes these people have resources and expertise I suspect my readers might value. And that’s the case with Don Corder,...
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 | Feb 11, 2015 | Generosity
Late last year I reached out to more than 500 church leaders across the country with a survey on the topic of generosity. At the end of the survey, I offered an opportunity for respondents to ask me any questions they had on the topic. I must say, you and your fellow...
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 27, 2014 | Communication
It happens every weekend. Well, I’m guessing you at least pray for it to happen every weekend. A family who has never been to your church walks in the front door. You identify them by the “I’m-not-sure-where-to-go” confusion on their faces. Your friendly...