What does it look like when pastors cultivate a culture of generosity in the church by actively teaching and mentoring people in the spiritual act of giving? It's generosity that's contagious. A growing number of leaders are beginning to discover that there are key factors that make some churches thrive with abundant resources while others struggle with shrinking budgets. Jim Sheppard and Chris Willard have spent years consulting with church leaders across a broad spectrum of church settings and have gathered their observations into this resource, part of the Leadership Network Innovations...
What does it look like when pastors cultivate a culture of generosity in the church by actively teaching and mentoring people in the spiritual act ...
There is a wide gap between how pastors are trained and what churches expect of them. Pastors are trained to preach, while congregations expect them to manage a complex, nonprofit organization, measuring their success by the people in the pews and the dollars in the plate. On top of that, the ever-increasing complexity of local church ministry is demanding more money while the rules of funding ministry are changing, leaving many pastors feeling uncomfortable, unprepared, and overwhelmed.
With practical tools and effective leadership principles that can be immediately implemented, Ben...
There is a wide gap between how pastors are trained and what churches expect of them. Pastors are trained to preach, while congregations expect the...
Accelerate Your Impact: 10 Ways to Fuel Your Nonprofit's Fundraising Engine has been crafted by experienced fundraising professionals for non-profit leaders to give them a look into the future of fundraising leadership. General Editor Trent Ricker and chapter contributors Gary Cole, Allison Lewis Lodhi, Tony Smercina, and Curt Swindoll explore the ins and outs of current best practices in fundraising. Included in its pages are practical ways to develop and sustain relationships with constituents, increase mid-level donors and avoid the "giving sombrero," and techniques to create dynamic and...
Accelerate Your Impact: 10 Ways to Fuel Your Nonprofit's Fundraising Engine has been crafted by experienced fundraising professionals for non-profit l...