If you are like most of us leading ministry organizations, you are budgeting by faith for 2021. Illnesses, job losses, and the disconnection due to not gathering have all had negative impact on giving and have increased uncertainty about the future. You may have had...
I am increasingly surprised by the number of people who haven’t been planning for retirement. As I have conversations with people that are approaching retirement age, many are not prepared financially. They are stuck; they don’t have sufficient income to...
How do you go about raising support? It’s not a one-time activity– it’s a process involving several steps. Here’s a proven approach: List Start by making a list of people. Consider those you’ve influenced or had a relationship with,...
In medicine vital signs are key indicators of health. They readily provide a red flag for various types of problems—pulse, respiration, blood pressure, body temperature. What are the vital signs for your ministry? Most ministries have financial vital signs. That...
