The Giving Talk is the moment in the church service just prior to the receiving that week’s contributions. This particular announcement usually consists of either a story, statistic, or Scripture verse. It usually takes several hours for presenters to construct these speeches. Therefore, in an effort to relieve stress and make pastors’ and church staff’s […]
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7 Things Dabo Swinney Did To Connect With And Get Big Financial Gifts From Wealthy People
A Generous Family Leon J. Hendrix Jr. was the student body president for Clemson University in 1963. He later attended its graduate school and each of his four children attended the university as well. Hendrix went on the spend 10 years heading up the gun manufacturer Remington Arms. And Hendrix loved Clemson’s football team. So […]
3 Things About Church Loans Pastors And Church Leaders Should Know In A Post-COVID World
COVID changed everything. Families do not look the same. Hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost. Much less important but the pandemic changed the customer service we receive. Good employees are more difficult to find. Supply chains are backed up. The entertainment industry has changed. And I could go on and on. But I […]
5 Financial Questions Leaders Should Be Asking
Where there is no vision the people perish. As leaders, we understand this. But did you know that where there are no resources, the vision perishes. I have the privilege of co-hosting the Pursuit Of Service podcast with Jeff Wright. Jeff is an amazing leader whose resume includes being an Army Ranger, entrepreneur, special […]
The Special Relationship Between Chadwick Boseman And Denzel Washington
Several years ago, nine students from Howard University were accepted to be part of a summer program at the British Academy of Dramatic Acting in Oxford. However, like many college students, they needed financial assistance. Actress Phylicia Rashad reached out to some of her friends to see if they were willing to assist these […]
10 Reasons Why Pastors Should Be Engaging Their Financial Leaders During The Coronavirus COVID-19
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21 Because they have more treasure in your ministry than anyone else, who has more heart in your ministry than financial leaders? Financial leaders understand return on investment. They do not want their good money chasing bad ministry investments. No one wants […]
A Resource For Churches Who Need Help With Online Giving Because Of The Coronavirus / COVID-19
Because of the coronavirus, I have spoken with a number of churches who cancelled services this past weekend and were either not prepared or unhappy with their online giving options. With services going online for the foreseeable future, many are in complete scramble mode and desperately looking for adequate online giving solutions. If this describes […]