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August 4, 2009
Close the gap in giving to your church
During the fall season, church leaders hope to close the gap between contributions to their annual ministry plan and the costs of ministry. Many churches strive to "meet budget" by year end. Assuming that is one of your goals, what should you know as you encourage generous giving?
1. People give to causes, not to institutions.
2. People give to people, not to budgets (or projects).
3. People give from their values.
4. People give to achieve outcomes (greater than "meeting budget").
5. Churches have no needs. People have needs - Churches have solutions.
(Note: This excerpt is taken from Rusty's e-newletter designed to inform and equip church leaders. Click here to begin receiving this e-newsletter.)
Rusty Lewis is a friend and peer. He has been successful at helping churches and church leaders balance the tension between money and ministry. Follow him on Twitter and subscribe to his blog, Generosity Matters.
Posted by bstroup at August 4, 2009 11:37 AM
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