In this episode, Jay Kranda, Nick Runyon, Nils Smith and Justin Murff are together for the Virtual Church Gathering to talk about what exactly a virtual church is, how ministries…
In this episode, we’re joined by the vlogging pastor of Passion Creek Church, Arizona, Trey Van Camp. Nils and Trey talk about Trey’s humble beginnings, the creative process he uses…
This is the final post in this series on creating a culture of radical generosity in your church. If you missed the first two posts in this series, click or…
If you missed the first post in this series on radical generosity in large churches, click or tap on this link to read: How Do You Create a Culture of…
If I were to ask you for an example of the most generous person you’ve ever encountered, no doubt somebody immediately comes to mind who has modeled for you generosity…
While Facebook continues to grow globally, younger generations are spending more time on other platforms. Join Nils and Nick in this podcast as they share opinions, trends and tips on…
For Autumn Miles, social media is home. In this episode of the podcast, Nils and Nick are joined by Autumn Miles in a conversation about how social media can be…
In this episode of the podcast, Nils and Nick are joined by Nona Jones of Facebook’s faith-based projects and Bishop Joseph Walker of Mt. Zion Church in Nashville. Listen as…
This article was a feature in a recent edition of Leadership Network Advance. If you’re not already a subscriber, click or tap here to be among the first to learn…
Could high-capacity givers be the most overlooked people at your church? You probably have strategies in place to coach people in financial trouble or who need of benevolent help. But…
When church leaders ask questions like this… How much should we keep in cash reserves? How much debt is safe? What financial measures should our church’s leadership monitor each month?…
By Chris Willard with Warren Bird I call it “The Sermon on the Amount.” Everybody knows it’s coming: ”Turn in your Bibles to Malachi.” Veteran Christians can predict that it’s…
What does it take to develop generous givers in your church, and address people’s hearts more than their wallets? Churches need to shift the conversation from obligatory tithing and meeting…
By Chris Willard with Warren Bird Ron Jones was doing pre-marital counseling with a young couple when it became clear they were on very different pages regarding finances. “He had…
It could take years of conversations, lots of patience and hard work for married couples to move from financial “roommates” to soulmates who are pursuing biblical stewardship together—but it’s worth…
Here’s a collection of interesting, thought-provoking articles from around the web from recent weeks. For more links, check out our Flipboard magazines: Leadership Network Today, Leadership Network Deep Trends, and Ideas…
How does your online church fit with your local church? In this week’s podcast, we are joined by James Eaton, Online Director of Highlands Fellowship. James provides us with some…
By Chris Willard with Warren Bird You never know what happens with couples on those car rides home after a church pastor or other leader has just presented their latest…
It may be one of the most awkward conversations a couple can have. One or both has been inspired by their church leader’s latest message on financial giving, and they…
Here’s a collection of interesting, thought-provoking articles from around the web from recent weeks. For more links, check out our Flipboard magazines: Leadership Network Today, Leadership Network Deep Trends, and Ideas…
Talking about money inside the church can be awkward for some but that doesn’t make the topic less important. There are many lessons in the Bible about giving money to…
Imagine you’re the leader of a church with a healthy contingent of high-capacity givers, and some of those givers are blessing your church with generous financial contributions. There’s a…
By Chris Willard with Warren Bird Standard discipleship programs train new believers in the basics of how to study the Bible, pray and share their faith. But there is…
We train disciples of Jesus to study their Bible, pray and share their faith. But where does teaching on stewardship and generosity fit in? That may be the most vital…
Can you build a generosity culture in your church if your focus is solely on non-Christians? Is it possible to think you’re acting in faith as you lead a church…
Here’s a collection of interesting, thought-provoking articles from around the web from recent weeks. For more links, check out our Flipboard magazines: Leadership Network Today, Leadership Network Deep Trends, and Ideas…
By Chris Willard with Warren Bird Growing your church and your people in generosity is important to you and us. That’s why Leadership Network has developed HUB:Generosity for larger churches…
The days seem to be gone when churches can fund big visions without sounding a clear call for how people can play a significant role in helping accomplish God’s big…
Here’s a collection of interesting, thought-provoking articles from around the web from recent weeks. For more links, check out our Flipboard magazines: Leadership Network Today, Leadership Network Deep Trends, and Ideas…
By Chris Willard with Warren Bird Generosity expert Jim Sheppard had a question for a church planter during an era when money was a taboo subject in churches. “There had been…
By Chris Willard with Warren Bird Campus pastors at multisite churches have plenty of plates to keep spinning. On top of what it takes to start and grow a thriving…
Campus pastors at multisite churches have plenty of plates to keep spinning. So many, in fact, that a vital one may get missed. In this latest Leadership Network generosity podcast, Chris…
In our efforts to lead people in our churches toward lives of generosity and to honor God with their finances, we might have unknowingly created an “imbalanced narrative”—an uneven story…
By Chris Willard with Warren Bird “Vision casting” is one of those often-nebulous duties on a pastor’s job description that is tough to master. How do you crack the code…
As a church leader, how do you cast a vision that inspires people to live a life of generosity and get behind what you believe God is calling your church…
By Chris Willard with Warren Bird You’ve realized that having a generosity and stewardship ministry is a major need at your church, but where do you start? When you…
By Warren Bird Dr. Dennis Episcopo uses an innovative method for determining ministries at Appleton Alliance Church in Appleton, WI, where he is pastor. He asks community leaders what they…
Over the years, our team at Leadership Network has observed that most churches do not have a comprehensive plan to teach biblical generosity and stewardship. And that is a problem….
By Warren Bird WoodsEdge Community Church Senior Pastor Jeff Wells knows there is only one thing that could have moved his church from a massive debt load to being debt…
Bright-orange buckets are fueling the generosity of an Indianapolis (IN) church, and making a big impact on its community. The “Generous Bucket,” as they are known at The Creek Church…
By Chris Willard with Warren Bird Mobilizing a church toward generosity is a challenge anywhere. But what about in a church where many people struggle financially? How do you move…
By Warren Bird, Ph.D. Leaders constantly monitor their budget trends, so Leadership Network has prepared two infographics, each drawn from original research and each designed to provide helpful benchmarks…
By Chris Willard with Warren Bird If you’ve ever led a church through a generosity initiative or capital campaign, you have experienced the following scenario. The congregation is fired…
If you’ve ever led your church through a capital campaign or giving initiative, you know how hard it can be to keep the flame hot through the full two or…
By Chris Willard with Warren Bird Growing your church and your people in generosity is important to you—and us. That’s why Leadership Network has developed HUB:Generosity for larger churches who…
By David Thoroughman I was recently talking with a pastor at a multisite church about the stagnant growth he was experiencing at one particular campus. The church (in general) is…
How’s giving going in your church? You might be surprised what you find out if you are tracking three vital generosity metrics that most churches miss. Learn what they are…
By Chris Willard with Warren Bird I hear lots of conversations among U.S. church leaders who are trying to unlock the mystery of how to reach and mobilize millennials…
In this new podcast on generosity, Chris Willard delves into the generosity strategies that engage millennials. What are the keys to getting this passionate generation to open their wallets for greater…
By Warren Bird To Get $1 Million, You Need 396 Giving Units Church leaders teach their congregations to put God first in their finances, but they often don’t know how…