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This week, we have a fun and real conversation about money and the church. Why is money so difficult to discuss in the church, especially when Jesus had so m...
Generosity and giving may be hard to speak about at your church, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode we wanted to discuss different ways you can commu...
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Many churches are reluctant to talk about money, therefore leaving their members to seek wisdom from the world. Churches ought to model Jesus and the bible a...
Sep 30, 2022 · When you do, follow Paul’s example by making it clear that you’re not teaching about giving because your church needs the money; you’re teaching about giving because it’s good for your congregation to give. Giving loosens their heart’s grasp on the things of this world (Matt. 6:21); giving is an investment in an eternal reward (Phil ...
- Never talk about people's money apart from their discipleship. These first two are direct quotes from Lovett Weems and Ann Michel in their wonderful book Generosity, Stewardship, and Abundance (p.
- Never talk about the church's money apart from its mission. Once again, Michel and Weems have nailed it. If congregational leaders could covenant that these two principles would guide all the church’s money conversations, I believe we would be amazed by how generosity would grow!
- Give praise and thanks! Regularly express gratitude for the generosity of your congregation. Recognize and celebrate the impact of all contributions, both big and small.
- Remember: it's not about you. This tip is mainly directed at pastoral leaders, many of whom feel uncomfortable when their compensation package is a relatively large portion of the ministry budget of the church.
Jul 30, 2020 · How To Talk About Money In Church. "If we are avoiding the subject or trying to make it more palatable, we are doing our congregations a huge disservice." From auctions to raffles to bad rap songs, there are many “creative” ways churches broach the subject of money. These efforts may be well intentioned, but ultimately amount to an ...
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May 25, 2018 · Talk about what you have learned and how God is continuing to grow you. People will resonate with your vulnerability. Every time I talk about money I'll hear people say over and over, "Thanks for being open about what is hard for you." 3. Make sure you don't make promises God doesn't make.
