Rainer on Leadership How to Grow Generosity in Your Church (Without Making It Complicated)
Nov 10, 2025
Mike Stadelmayer, a generosity and church funding specialist from Church Growth Services, joins to unveil the simplicity behind fostering generosity in churches. He emphasizes the power of communication—expressing gratitude to givers and sharing impactful ministry stories to inspire ongoing support. Personal testimonies of life change are highlighted as vital tools for connecting generosity with spiritual outcomes. Stadelmayer also advocates for grounding messages in Scripture, reminding listeners that a culture of generosity can thrive without complexity.
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Thank Donors Regularly
- Say thank you often and genuinely to people who give and serve in your church.
- Small gestures like a handwritten note or a personal hug build gratitude and inspire continued faithfulness.
Simplicity Beats Complex Campaigns
- Growing generosity is simple because finances are already part of everyday life and can be normalized in church conversations.
- You don't need complex programs; you need consistent, simple communication about giving and vision.
Handwritten Note Moved A Donor
- Mike wrote a three-sentence handwritten thank-you to a faithful senior giver and she kept it in her purse and cried.
- The moment revealed how rarely churches acknowledge ongoing generosity and its emotional impact.
