Is the American church headed for a fiscal cliff? Interesting question, isn’ it? It is true that there would be few business administrators, executive pastors, and even senior pastors who would not be deeply concerned if charitable donations were removed or greatly reduced from our tax code. The reality is that staff lay-offs and salary reductions […]
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20 Things Pastors Should Know About Financial Leaders
Brian Dodd on July 19, 2012 in Church Leadership, Generosity
Pastors, are you intimidated by wealthy people?  Are you the type of pastor who does not want to know what people give? Do you dread and avoid one-on-one conversations with people about money? I am often asked about the subject of dealing with financial leaders when talking with ministry leaders. It does not have to be difficult or intimidating. […]
5 Habits Of Generous Leaders
Brian Dodd on November 7, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Generosity
Tonight I will be speaking to over 75 leaders at my home church, Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, GA. Our church is coming off of a very successful generosity initiative and I will be discussing 5 leadership lessons I gleaned from the process that are applicable to any leader in their area of discipline. Generous […]
The Addiction Of Generosity
Brian Dodd on December 3, 2010 in Character, Generosity
Generous people have to be greedy. This thinking is counterintuitive but generosity is addictive. When you experience a generous lifestyle, you must have more off it. I am not nearly where I wish to be in this area but I have tried to become more generous during the last decade.  I have now reached the point where I desire generosity in my […]