by Tom Nebel | Aug 27, 2012 | Church Planting
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...
by Toni Spry | Dec 28, 2011 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
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...
by Jim Sheppard | Nov 16, 2011 | Church Leadership
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...
by Phil Spry | Aug 19, 2011 | Church Leadership
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...