Stewardship

As churches begin to accept the reality about church giving declines, they’re recognizing that old mindsets must be rooted out and new ones forged. One mindset being reexamined is the Pastor’s role in stewardship.

Good stewardship isn't just about money. It's an orientation toward God that presumes certain character traits and attitudes toward His resources.

As churches approach the 1000-member mark, many begin to see the need for an Executive Pastor to help carry the load. And what a load it is! Every aspect of this role touches on finances, including focusing on stewarding givers.

In today’s busy world and even busier online landscape, it’s not easy to know how to keep donors engaged. There has never been more competition for your givers’ attention and more easy-to-find, worthy recipients for their generosity. But it's worth the effort.

A steward is an “overseer” or "manager" over someone else's matters. We are stewards over God's creation, our families, and all the resources he has entrusted us with.

What Does Tithing Mean? Tithe isn’t a common word in English vernacular, so it’s understandable to wonder just exactly what tithing means. Tithing Means Regularly Giving 10% The word tithe, first found in Numbers 18:21–26, is the Hebrew word for “tenth.” God’s people were told that part of their worship included giving 10% of everything … Continue reading "What Does Tithing Mean?"

Donor stewardship describes the intentional practice of building a relationship with givers. If we focus on giving--apart from a person's overall engagement with their church--we're already on the wrong foot.

Givers are like kids. Just as you treat each stage of childhood differently, your messages to each giving stage should differ, too.

Automated, triggered, personalized messages to your givers...explained.

Classifying givers is the first step in connecting in a personal way with each giver at the same time. Learn what that looks like.