Ready for 2024? Top Giving Trends in Christian Churches
Are you worried about your church’s financial outlook in 2024? We know how hard it can be just to fund a church’s monthly budget. Regular church attendance has been down since the pandemic started, and leaders often do not know if their monthly commitments will be covered in any given month, let alone decide if fundraising for a building campaign is a good idea. If we’re being honest here, we know the angel Gabriel isn’t going to descend in a cloud of glory and give you the church’s financial rundown for 2024, but we have the next best thing—data. Would [...]
Cultivating Generosity: A Look at the 5 Types of Givers in the Church
Financially generous and sacrificial people can impact the world in significant ways. Church construction projects that bless communities require financial backing. If you have a God-sized vision for your church – and your community – you will need to know how to encourage the entire congregation to take the next step in their giving journey. Some pastors shy away from discussing money. This is understandable. You don’t want people to think the church only cares about money, and you don’t want to be greedy. However, you’ll have difficulty teaching people to follow Jesus without discussing money. Church thought leader Carey [...]
