I have just finished Villanova Wildcats head basketball coach Jay Wright’s book Attitude: Develop A Winning Mindset On And Off The Court. One of things I appreciated most about Coach Wright was his insights into the head coach being the CEO of the program. This included cultivating and maintaining relationships with the boosters/donors/financial contributors to the basketball team. To get your copy of the book, simply click HERE or on the image provided. You will love the section of foot-washing!
As I read his words about accelerating generosity and the stewarding of high-capacity, financial leaders, I knew the applications would be very helpful to all pastors.
The following are 12 Facts About Your Church’s Financial Leaders And The Impact They Can Have On Pastors:
- Financial Leaders Have Many Options And Allocate Their Resources Accordingly – “When it comes to financial giving, we have many alumni who prioritize the university’s academic mission and allocate their resources accordingly.”
- Financial Leaders Want To A Generational Impact With Their Generosity – “We also have a group of alumni that sees the value of our basketball program as a unique connector between Villanovans of every generation”
- It Is Important To Have Relationships With Financial Leaders – “At every institution, it is important to have relationships with the donors.”
- Financial Leaders Deeply Desire A Trusted, Authentic Relationship With Their Pastor – “The best part of our situation at Villanova is that our key donors are people who I would hang out with even if we weren’t connected by the program.”
- Financial Leaders Understand ROI. They Do Not Send Good Money After Bad Investments. Therefore, No One Wants Pastors To Win More Than Financial Leaders Who Have Invested So Much. – “They include people such as Bill Finneran, Villanova class of 1963, who endows the head coaching position.”
- Financial Leaders Most Always Have Additional Resources Available To Invest Into The Ministry If Vision Is Compelling Enough – “In April 2016, he (Finneran) also made a $22.6 million gift to enhance the Pavilion.”
- Financial Leaders Are An Invaluable Resource Beyond Their Money – “He’s (Finneran) been an invaluable resource and friend throughout my tenure here.”
- Financial Leaders Love Their Church. They Also Invest In Who Or What Invested In Them First – “Bill Davis and Jim Davis, Villanova classes of 1985 and 1981, respectively, were the lead donors to our practice facility and remain vital parts of our program’s fabric as well.”
- Pastors Show Know Their Financial Leaders’ Names – “Ed Welsh, class of 1966, endows the point guard scholarship. Pat LePore, class of 1977, endows a scholarship as well.”
- For Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will Be Also. Financial Leaders Can Become A Pastor’s Dearest Friends. – “There are all tremendous people who have become close friends”
- Therefore, Pastors Will Love Spending Time With Financial Leaders And Be Replenished By Their Friendship – “I love spending time with them”
- Financial Leaders Should Be Appreciated Most Of All For Their Love For The Church And Our Savior – “Every one of us affiliated with Villanova is appreciative of their love for our university.”
What is one thing you learned from Coach Jay Wright which will help you deepen your relationship with financial leaders?
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