Worldviews That Influence Tithing #1: Traditionalists
Church Development looks at the three main worldviews and how each group perceives giving. Up first: Traditionalists. I recently wrapped a series on five suggestions from tithers. As tithing continues...
View ArticleWorldviews That Influence Tithing #3: Stewards
Church Development looks at the three main worldviews and how each group perceives giving. Today’s blog focuses on the third and final main group: Stewards.As previously covered, there are three...
View ArticleClosing Thoughts on Common Worldviews
Church Development summarizes the three common worldviews, how each group perceives giving, and final thoughts on each.As covered over the last couple of weeks, there are three dominant psychographic...
View ArticleTithe Secrets: “Anything That is Sacrificial is Worship”
In tithe secrets, Church Development shares how those who give 10%+ of their income to the church came to that realization. Today's tither had his perspective shifted when he realized tithing was a...
View ArticleHow Much Is the Catholic Church Missing?
Church Development shares estimates on how much low giving levels shapes the Catholic Church.One of the books I cite often is Charles Zech’s Why Catholics Don’t Give… and What Can Be Done About It....
View ArticleExplanations For Low Catholic Giving Debunked
Church Development shares a couple of false assumptions as to why Catholics give less than Protestants. In a recent blog, I noted how, even when based on what the average American gives, low Catholic...
View ArticleTheories on Low Catholic Giving
Church Development shares some expert opinions as to why Catholic giving is lower than that of Protestants.Last time I shared a debate between the late Fr. Andrew Greeley and Bishop Robert McManus as...
View ArticleTheories on Low Catholic Giving: Part Two
Church Development looks at some more expert opinions as to why Catholic giving is lower than that of Protestants.Last time, I covered some viewpoints on what makes Catholic lower givers. These...
View ArticleTheories on Low Catholic Giving, Part Three
Church Development looks at a third round of expert opinions as to why Catholic giving is lower than that of Protestants.I’ve now shared two groups of expert views on the reasons behind lower Catholic...
View ArticleHow To Avoid Having to Do a Capital Campaign At Your Church
Church Development shares the secret to never having to conduct a capital campaign.I recently wrapped a series on why Catholic giving is lower than that of Protestants (see parts one, two, and three,...
View ArticleTithe Secrets: A Giving Mentor
In tithe secrets, Church Development shares how those who give 10%+ of their income to the church came to that realization. Today's tither had a mentor who emphasized the value of giving.Last time I...
View ArticleRelevant Magazine: "3 Ways to Stop Stressing About Giving”
Church Development shares a starter article on charitable giving.Relevant Magazine recently featured an article called “3 Ways to Stop Stressing About Giving.”Like most articles on the topic, it...
View ArticleQuick Stats: Most Charities Fail At Raising Money Online
In quick stats, Church Development takes a set of statistics and applies it to the current state of church giving. Today’s blog covers a study from the Chronicle of Philanthropy on how 151 charities...
View ArticleOne of the Biggest Keys to Online Giving
Church Development shares a key factor to helping people give online through your church website.Last time I shared a study from the Chronicle of Philanthropy on how many charities have failed to make...
View ArticleThe Importance of Personalization to Online Giving
As more people choose to give online to churches, Church Development shares the importance of a personal connection with your potential givers.In wrapping up this series on the Chronicle of...
View ArticleWorldviews That Influence Tithing #1: Traditionalists
Church Development looks at the three main worldviews and how each group perceives giving. Up first: Traditionalists. I recently wrapped a series on five suggestions from tithers. As tithing continues...
View ArticleWorldviews That Influence Tithing #3: Stewards
Church Development looks at the three main worldviews and how each group perceives giving. Today’s blog focuses on the third and final main group: Stewards.As previously covered, there are three...
View ArticleClosing Thoughts on Common Worldviews
Church Development summarizes the three common worldviews, how each group perceives giving, and final thoughts on each.As covered over the last couple of weeks, there are three dominant psychographic...
View ArticleTithe Secrets: “Anything That is Sacrificial is Worship”
In tithe secrets, Church Development shares how those who give 10%+ of their income to the church came to that realization. Today's tither had his perspective shifted when he realized tithing was a...
View ArticleHow Much Is the Catholic Church Missing?
Church Development shares estimates on how much low giving levels shapes the Catholic Church.One of the books I cite often is Charles Zech’s Why Catholics Don’t Give… and What Can Be Done About It....
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