How to Increase Year-End Giving with Compelling Stories — Ryan Nelson
Stories encourage empathy. They help us understand problems and circumstances in new ways. And they provide tangible examples of God’s work in our communities.
If your church wants to maximize year-end giving, you need to tell compelling stories about what God is doing through your congregation’s giving.
Here’s how to do that.
Are Mergers Changing the Church Landscape? — Tim Cool
I can tell you from our experience, that church mergers are definitely changing the landscape of the church world. From planning opportunities, to revitalization, to combining resources or rescuing a church that is in decline.
6 Reasons “Don’t Take It Personally” Is Bad Ministry Advice — Karl Vaters
Can you imagine Jesus giving anyone that advice? “Take up your cross and follow me – but don’t take it personally.”
Or the apostle Paul? “Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ – but don’t take it personally.” Of course not. They took ministry very personally.
Because ministry is relational. It’s passionate. It’s sacrificial. It’s overwhelmingly personal.
Godly Leaders Welcome Correction — Phillip Holmes
Just because criticism can hurt doesn’t mean it’s not good for us. Scripture paints a positive picture of anyone who welcomes correction as wise (Proverbs 9:8, 15:31) and those who reject it as foolish. Furthermore, we’re instructed to use all Scripture “for reproof” and “for correction”…
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