by Rusty Lewis | Apr 4, 2014 | Leadership
I just returned, blessed after the 2014 UnEarth Conference in Jacksonville on March 31, and was also able to share information with church leaders from across the country about the topic of generosity. This time I spoke about three specific keys that can impact the...
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 28, 2011 | Leadership
The importance of people understanding your ministry vision and mission can never be understated. Prior to asking for any kind of support (prayer support, volunteer support, and financial support) you must help people grasp the enormity of your vision, and how the...
by Rusty Lewis | Apr 24, 2011 | Generosity
I served a church client recently and had opportunity to engage in conversation with a high capacity donor couple who had demonstrated extreme generosity towards the church’s ministry over the years. As the campaign neared its conclusion, the donor, encouraged by his...
by Rusty Lewis | Oct 10, 2010 | Generosity
What is the number one reason donors give for why they choose to support a particular non-profit? Their belief in the mission or cause of the organization. They align themselves with what you are doing, they identify with you, and they are moved to support your...