“Growth results from great tools given to the right person and trusting him.” – Trent Dollyhigh
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Trent Dollyhigh, Campus Pastor at Lanier Hills Church in Gainesville, GA. This 3-year-old church has seen a 25% increase in giving in the last year.
How did they do it and is it replicable at your church? The answer is “Yes!” While some increase is attributable to numerical growth, Trent gave great insights into how to increase giving that I want to pass on to you.
- Recognize The Importance Of Leadership In Increasing Giving – Trent quoted John Maxwell when he said, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”
- Recognize The Limitations Of Leadership In Increasing Giving – Trent told me, “Brian, a pastor can’t do everything.”
- Get The Right Tools To Increase Giving – Trent purchased the Giving Rocket core coaching program which helps churches increase weekly giving.
- Give The Right Tools To The Right Leaders To Increase Giving – Trent used Giving Rocket as the resource to empower a generous Elder at the church who was now championing giving. As Trent said, “Who you give it to is critical.”
- Ask For Commitment To Increase Giving – When Trent enlisted this leader, he went to him personally, gave clarity to the need, and asked for his commitment.
- Trust Leaders To Increase Giving – Trent then provided incredible insight. He said, “Growth results from great tools (Giving Rocket) given to the right person (Generous Leader) and trusting him.”
- Accountability Increases Giving – The expanded leadership base freed Trent up for other ministry assignments. However, he still gave his Elder freedom to hold him accountable for his personal generosity.
The Importance Of Leadership, Recognize Limitations, Get The Right Tools In The Hands Of The Right Leaders, Ask For Commitment, Trust Leaders, And Be Accountable.
Lanier Hills Church is a growing ministry. They are seeing the ministry expansion and mission and vision come to life. If you practice these seven things, you may also see an 25% increase in giving in a single year.
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