6. “People want to know how they can start giving from where they are right now.”
Some people need to learn why to give and how to give. Educate people about giving, and they will give for a long time. Coerce them into giving, and they will eventually tune you out.
7. “People want to know how to reorder their life priorities.”
Many people who don’t give don’t see how much of a blessing giving can be. They need someone to help them reorder their life priorities. This is where church leaders come in.
8. “People want to know how they can get involved in the ministry they are financially supporting.”
Some people would give more if they had an active role in the ministries of the church. If you want people to support the student ministry, look for ways to get them involved and serving in that ministry.
9. “People want to know the traction the church is making because of their generosity.”
Some church leaders don’t want to give people constant updates, especially when the numbers aren’t meeting expectations. However, providing honest updates on the progress your church is making because of the financial contributions of your members will provide transparency and showcase the progress your church is making in fulfilling its mission.
10. “People want to know who has experienced life change because of their generosity.”
With today’s technology, there is no reason for people to be unaware of the ways their money is being used to change lives. These stories should become celebratory moments in the life of the church.
For more insights into each of these statements, you can download our latest resource from Bill McMillan and Kem Meyer for free here. You can also find more resources on communicating vision and cultivating generosity in your church here.
How are you encouraging people to give for the first time in your church?
How are you measuring results?
NOTE: This is a sponsored post from RSI Stewardship, one of Tony Morgan’s strategic partners.
