Tag Archives: tithing

Explaining Giving To New Attendees…

by Phil Spry


August 19, 2011

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Explaining Giving To New Attendees…

Tithing and sacrificial giving were the last strongholds to come down in my life as a new Christian.  I did that, “there they go again” rolling of my eyes every time it came up.  All they want is my money.  I DON’T HAVE ANY MONEY!!!  We were 21 with two small kids and financially over [...]

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Fund Your New Church: 6 Questions For Church Planters

by Jim Sheppard


August 16, 2011

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Fund Your New Church: 6 Questions For Church Planters

Recently, I asked Brad Leeper of our GENERIS team to help me take on 6 key questions for church planters as they look to fund their new church plant. Here is our dialogue. 1.    How much money could we possibly need to simply launch a church? Brad: Depends upon how much leadership want to align [...]

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The Greatest Obstacle To Living Generously

by Jim Sheppard


July 16, 2011

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The Greatest Obstacle To Living Generously

We spend a lot of time worrying about stuff we have no control over. The economy is a GREAT example. Too many waste too much time in worry and fear about the future and the future of their money. For those of us who are Christ-followers, there is no precedent for this way of living. [...]

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“You’re In Charge of Pennies, Not Dollars”

by Steve Sjogren


July 7, 2010

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“You’re In Charge of Pennies, Not Dollars”

“One pitfall of good church planters is that they are big-picture people.  This is great in most areas, but not for finances. When your people give you money, they are really giving it to Jesus. It’s special.  You are stewarding money others have tithed.  Taking good care of it is a sacred responsibility. Thank every [...]

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