Resisting This Seasons Temptation Toward Avoiding Narcissism
There is a strong temptation to turn inward in this pandemic season, but the apostle Paul shows us how to avoid narcissism and a better way.
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What Churches Need Right Now
This article is not for just anyone. Its for people who are committed Christ followers who have a church home. Its not for church hoppers or shoppers. Its for those who know where their faith community is. Theyve poured into it, and it has poured into them. Its a beautiful and deeply spiritual relationship. Its what churches need right now. Its also the biblical model. You simply will not find a reference to an unchurched Christian in the New Testament. Period.
3 Steps to Experience God’s Best for Your Ministry
Throughout Scripture, God has used challenging situations to strengthen his people to achieve greatness. Today as the world faces many crises, you may be feeling tired and worn down by the negative voices heard from all facets of your life. Be encouraged today that God has not called you to forge ahead on your own, … Continued
6 Ways to Boost First-Time Giving
Founder of MinistryPass.com, church leader Justin Trapp (JustinTrapp.com) provides pastors with tools and resources to craft meaningful sermons in less time. Here he shares how to make the process of giving at your church a convenient and comfortable experience, especially for people who are giving for the first time. 1. Buy a giving-themed URL. Most […]
Pivoting Your Church Budget
As we continue in this Ministry Pivots Series during this season of COVID-19, we have to look at how our ministry budgets need to pivot. Every Church has been impacted through their giving somehow, according to an April 2020 study from CapinCrouse. This study showed that most churches saw an increase in online giving, because […]
How Much Should I Give? A Biblical Perspective
There seems to be two extremes when it comes to how Christians view their relationship with their possessions. The first one is that God wants 10%, often called the tithe. This is based on an Old Testament principle that the first 10% of what God gives us goes back to him. For this group, after you've learned how much to give, you've essentially fulfilled your duty and can do whatever you want with the rest. It's like a God-tax. After you pay it, you're done.
How to Refocus Your Fundraising in a Bad Economy
Way back in 2008 I wrote a post on how churches, ministries and nonprofits can survive an economic downturn. If you didn’t read it, check it out and pass it on to a church, ministry or nonprofit organization you know is struggling right now. Perhaps just as important would be your media strategy during difficult … Continued
New Poll Reveals Almost Two-Thirds of Churches See Drop in Giving
Findings from a new State of the Plate poll
Survey: Pastors’ Concern About the Church’s Future
New research with implications for after the quarantine is lifted
3 Steps to Leading in a Challenging Season
Don't miss God's instructions during a crisis.