Giving Kiosks – Should We or Shouldn’t We?

Giving Kiosks – Should We or Shouldn’t We?

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...
Does God REALLY Own Everything?

Does God REALLY Own Everything?

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...

Pastor, How is your Generosity Report Card?

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...

Is My Giving Just Between Me and God?

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....

3 Simple Tips to Improve This Weekend’s Offering

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