There is much confusion in the Christian community about the relationship between pastors and financial leaders. This is because for years pastors used financial leaders. Then, in a classic over-correction, pastors then began ignoring financial leaders. The best approach is in the middle – pastors must disciple financial leaders. For a beautiful picture of how this […]
Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (KJV). The founder of INJOY Stewardship Solutions, John Maxwell, adds, “And where there are no resources, the vision perishes.” As is usually the case, John is right. As a result, many pastors and church leaders continually put in a lot of work to ensure […]
August 26, 2002 On August 26, 2002 I walked into the doors for the very first time as a member of John Maxwell’s INJOY Stewardship Solutions. I remember it like it was yesterday. The building was a large warehouse. Offices aligned the perimeter of the building but countless 5-foot high cubicles were as far as […]
It is easy to become depressed or cynical about things in the world today. But there are always inspirational rays of hope if you are willing to look for them. Recently, I discovered two stories of generosity which I think will inspire you this Christmas season. A Wonderful Tradition Is Born In 2017, the University […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
