Practical Church PC 025: 7 Ways To Increase Giving at Your Church
In this episode of the Practical Church Podcast, Dylan shares his journey of taking a break from the podcast and its return through a partnership with Mission Support, focusing on content while backend tasks are managed by Mission Support. The primary focus of the episode is on exploring seven ways to increase giving within the church community.
Here are the 7 ways discussed on this episode:
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Mention it every week (especially if you don’t pass a plate)
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Quarterly giving statements
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Make it a value at your church
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Connect stories to generosity
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Talk about it with no qualifications
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First time giving follow up email
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Be honest when you have needs / if things are tight
Dylan also shares a personal observation on the benefits of proposing meeting locations closer to oneself to save time and offers a personal growth tip on transforming frustration into hope through actionable planning. Additionally, a listener's question regarding the use of church management apps and the challenge of engaging congregation members with new software is addressed.
00:00 Welcome Back to the Practical Church Podcast!
00:28 The Journey of the Practical Church Podcast
00:53 Partnership with Mission Support: A New Chapter
01:25 What's Next for the Practical Church Community
02:07 Diving Into Today's Episode: Increasing Church Giving
02:47 7 Effective Strategies to Boost Church Giving
24:37 Personal Growth Tips: From Frustration to Hope
27:31 Q&A: Navigating Church Management Software
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