Somebody reading this post needs a breakthrough right now. You are struggling in your marriage, or in raising children, or in your career, or financially, or perhaps even spiritually. You need a breakthrough. At the end of this post I am going to give you insights into what has worked for me in those five […]
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10 Reasons I Went To Work For The Rocket Company
Brian Dodd on February 20, 2013 in Church Leadership
Monday, February 11th was a very big day in the Christian and religious communities. Pope Benedict XVI resigned. And that same morning, after 10+ years helping pastors and church leaders with capital campaign related issues, I resigned from Injoy Stewardship Solutions. Now I’m not saying the level of influence is the same for the Pope […]
The Most Generous Thing I Have Ever Seen A Church Do: North Point Community Church’s Be Rich Campaign
Brian Dodd on December 18, 2012 in Church Leadership, Generosity
Be Rich Campaign: Celebration from North Point Media on Vimeo. I would like for everyone to take a few moments and watch this inspiring video of North Point Community Church’s recent Be Rich campaign. If you have ever felt that giving your time or financial resources to your local church did not matter or make a difference in […]
Is The American Church Headed For A Fiscal Cliff?
Brian Dodd on December 9, 2012 in Church Leadership
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 […]
17 Things Pastors Can Do To Honor Their Volunteer Leaders
Brian Dodd on November 14, 2012 in Church Leadership
Earlier this evening I had the privilege of attending a leadership dinner put on by Senior Pastor Mike Linch and NorthStar Church. The purpose of this invitation-only event was to introduce the church’s upcoming capital campaign to about three-dozen of the ministry’s key stakeholders. This was the 5th such meeting the church leadership had put on in less […]
11 Facts About NorthPoint Community Church Raising $1.5 Million In A Single Day
Brian Dodd on November 12, 2012 in Church Leadership, Generosity
As part of their How To Be Rich series, NorthPoint Ministries took up a one-day offering of $1.5 million to serve the poor and under-resourced in the Atlanta community and around the world. 11 Alive News, a local NBC affiliate, featured the church’s extravagant generosity in the video above. As I watched the video, I noticed 11 facts about NorthPoint Ministries as they created a […]
36 Leadership Quotes From Tara Russell And Dave Ramsey – Live Notes From The RightNow Conference
Brian Dodd on November 8, 2012 in Church Leadership
We just finished the afternoon session with Tara Russell and Dave Ramsey. Tara is the CEO and Founder of Create Common Good, a social and entrepreneurial venture that provides training and employment to refugees and others in need. Dave, of course, is an author, radio personality, and creator of Financial Peace University. The focus on their sessions […]
33 Leadership Quotes From Joseph Sangl’s New Book Oxen
Brian Dodd on October 29, 2012 in Church Leadership
“Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant havest.” – Proverbs 14:4 Pastors desperately need resources they can use to invest in the business and financial leaders in their church. That resource has arrived. Oxen, available on October 30th, is the latest book from I Was Broke. […]
4 Insights Into How Money Can Change A Person’s Life Forever
Brian Dodd on September 26, 2012 in Church Leadership, Generosity
As a pastor or church leader, do you know how to leverage money to change a person’s life forever? I recently sat down with Kevin Cross, Stewardship Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church (FBC), who told me about an experience he had regarding the practical use of money. While the story is miraculous, the principles he taught me at the […]
25 Quotes On Generosity, Success And Money From The Go-Giver
Brian Dodd on August 23, 2012 in Generosity
I have just finished reading the best-selling book The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann. It is an easy read with incredible insights. I recommend every leader order a copy TODAY by clicking the image on the left or here. The following are the quotes and insights that should be employed in every leader’s life: “Successful people do this all the […]
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. […]
14 Practices Of Highly Paid Leaders: Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Drew Brees
Brian Dodd on July 14, 2012 in Generosity, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Friday, July 13th was a very lucky day for New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. It was on this day that Brees signed the richest contract in pro football history – 5 yrs, $100 million, $60 million of which is guaranteed. The deal includes a 2012 salary of $40 million. Brees is one of the […]