Here are eleven specific things that churches around the country are doing that could help you make this year your church’s most generous year to date. As you well know, people give to vision. Period. But sometime the reasons people don’t give is because a church is not up to date with how 21st century people prefer to give towards vision. Here are a few things culturally … [Read more...]
What To Do When Facing A Massive Budget Shortfall
In the past few weeks, I've lost count of how many Senior Pastors I've talked to whose churches are hemorrhaging financially. Dealing with a massive budget shortfall is something every Senior Pastor will face sooner than later. Churches get into this situation when a combination of the following five factors are in play: Common sense budgeting, forecasting, and … [Read more...]
Setting Up A Cash Flow Management Policy
I've attached the cash flow management policy we use at CCV. It guides what we do when we experience a budget shortfall, and the required actions necessitated to trigger moving to the next level of seriousness. I highly encourage that you and your team adopt one for your team, especially before you head into summer. CCV Cash Flow Management Policy Level 0 - Business as … [Read more...]
6 Differences Between Vision Casting And Manipulation In Fundraising
In our previous capital campaign, I personally met with over 40 “legacy givers” in our congregation for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, sushi, etc. These people were folks who consistently and sacrificially gave above and beyond their tithe and who might have had the potential to do the same for our building’s fund-raising effort. Once that campaign was over, I had a … [Read more...]
10 Changes That Will Dramatically Increase Giving In Your Church
Simply put: It takes money to lead a church to experience dynamic spiritual and numerical growth. However, we Senior Pastors have to approach this topic with the right heart (to serve our people rather than manipulate them) and with the right motivation (to help our people become financially free so they can collectively support the Great Commission worldwide). Without … [Read more...]
