by Rusty Lewis | Aug 5, 2013 | Technology
Convenient. Fast. Innovative. Google “church giving kiosks” and you’ll find those adjectives in abundant supply on manufacturer websites . . . along with promises of marked increases in financial giving, an upsurge in event registrations, and a unicorn with your...
by Rusty Lewis | Aug 30, 2011 | Generosity
So often we hear the word stewardship and we think of “time, talent and treasure.” Good old T3. If you’ve been in church for any time at all, you’ve likely heard stewardship in this context. We have been ingrained to focus on those things that the church preaches and...
by Rusty Lewis | Jul 4, 2011 | Leadership
Recently I had the opportunity to connect with members of the Dave Ramsey Organization, The Lampo Group. I believe strongly in what this team is about, as I personally lead his Financial Peace University classes in my church. Not only is the training excellent for...
by Rusty Lewis | Apr 14, 2010 | Leadership
We recently received the latest report card from my daughter’s high school. (She holds a 4.0 by the way – way to go, Ashley!) Every quarter we get the grade card, and every mid-term we receive a progress report. As a former educator, I love reviewing the...
by Rusty Lewis | Jul 6, 2009 | Leadership
I have been hearing the phrase for years now, ever since I began serving the local church. I have heard the phrase during annual stewardship programs and during capital campaigns. I have heard it every time stewardship was the sermon subject or the Bible study topic....