Your Church Needs to be Generous, Too

Your Church Needs to be Generous, Too

Today I want to prod you to lead your church to be generous. Here’s the deal.  Sooner or later, as a church planter, you’ll preach your first generosity series.  If you’re intentional, you’ll do that every January.  You’ll reference all the great generosity passages...
Givers And Takers In Church Plants

Givers And Takers In Church Plants

Jesus’ birth was a gift.  His life and ministry were manifestations of giving, starting with the Wedding Feast of Cana.  His death was a gift.  His heart was pure.  Jesus was and is a “Giver.” In your church plant there are “givers” and there are “takers.”   Many...
Unleash The Difference Makers

Unleash The Difference Makers

I spend a lot of time in churches with church leaders and their people. I gave a lot of thought to what the game changers are for churches and I have chosen one that is simple and, to a lot of people, pretty obvious. It is right under their nose. My only fear is that...
Explaining Giving To New Attendees…

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...