The last set of financial resolutions for churches from Brad Leeper at Generis.com 9. Human need trumps brick and mortar Pastors tend to like ministry and facilities large. People like church to feel small and relational. Pastors understand how … [Continue reading]
Financial Resolutions 4
Posted on January 4, 2010 Written by
The next set of financial resolutions from Brad Leeper of Generis.com 6. The church must intentionally build greater trust with its people Most church giving, especially project-driven giving, is in direct correlation with the trust … [Continue reading]
Financial Resolutions 5
Posted on January 4, 2010 Written by
The next set of financial resolutions for churches from Brad Leeper at Generis.com 7. Potential larger gift donors need pinpoint coaching and encouragements As leaders, we hear an outstanding vocalist and we encourage them to move into … [Continue reading]
Financial Resolutions 3
Posted on January 4, 2010 Written by
The next set of financial resolutions for churches from Brad Leeper of Generis.com 5. Churches can still raise financial resources for major projects if … Churches that successfully raise additional funds for major projects make an audible from … [Continue reading]
Financial Resolutions 1
Posted on January 4, 2010 Written by
These financial resolutions are a great way to start the year. I didn't write these resolutions - Brad Leeper did in www.coop.org (Brad is Generis Senior Strategist and can be reached at brad@generis.com). Here are Brad's (and mine) financial … [Continue reading]
Copper Gutters
Posted on December 21, 2009 Written by
Years ago there were only two kinds of gutters: steel and copper. Because steel rusts, everyone used copper. Copper does not rust - it gets a nice green patina (remember the Statue of Liberty - she's made out of copper). My church has about 1540 … [Continue reading]
Change the Future
Posted on December 5, 2009 Written by
This morning I made a presentation to the church's strategy council. Actually, the church treasurer, church finance committee chair, and I made the presentation. I'm deeply grateful to them for making the time and having the passion for this … [Continue reading]
Advent Sundays
Posted on December 3, 2009 Written by
From the list below (see "Christian Advent") there is a ready-made outline for the four Sundays of Advent. On the first Sunday, the church can focus on the Christian concepts at the manger (peace, love, joy and hope) and what those mean to us in … [Continue reading]