Giving & Fundraising

Money Matters: Practical Tips for Fund-raising

David Dummitt shares six practical church fundraising tips, from building donor relationships and communicating a compelling vision to securing early support, segmenting contacts, and expressing genuine appreciation.

Don’t Drop the Ball!

Michael C. Mack examines the connection between small groups and church giving, arguing that lasting generosity grows through discipleship, spiritual maturity, and meaningful relationships rather than fundraising campaigns…

The Third Conversion

Sacrifice Unequaled

Is giving 10 percent truly a sacrifice? Mark A. Taylor examines the difference between proportional giving and genuine sacrifice, reflecting on financial comfort, Mary's obedience, and the ultimate…

November/December Ministry Ideas: Giving Tuesday

Worship—Filling the Abyss

Tim Harlow explores why church capital campaigns are about more than raising money, drawing on Blaise Pascal and Exodus to reveal the deeper connection between generosity, spiritual priorities,…

An Interview with Mike Prior

Financial Planning Ministry president Mike Prior explains how living trusts and estate planning can help families avoid probate costs, protect their inheritance, and support ministries through planned giving…

Running to Make a Difference in India

Inspired to help girls in India, Kerri Reid and Kindy Carrier organized the Inspire India 5K, raising $13,156 to furnish 10 bedrooms at the Carmel Girls Orphanage in…

Lesson for September 13, 2015: Sharing with Sincerity (Acts 4:34″”5:10)

The generosity of Barnabas and the dishonesty of Ananias and Sapphira reveal an important lesson from Acts 4–5: sincere giving requires more than generosity. It also demands humility,…

Most to Jesus I Surrender

Is giving money the same as making a sacrifice? Mark A. Taylor examines stewardship, spiritual pride, and the challenge of surrendering every possession and priority to Christ.

Now They Are Receiving

After nearly three decades serving in Chile, Craig and Shirley Woolsey received an unexpected gift: the congregation they helped establish began providing monthly missionary retirement support in gratitude…

A Seven-Day Cycle for Shoes

Inspired by a family's efforts to provide shoes for Kenyan schoolchildren, the Jebel Raiders cycled across the Alps and raised more than $10,000 to support students at Baba…

Lesson for August 31, 2014: Generosity in the Midst of Poverty (2 Corinthians 8, 9)

What does genuine Christian generosity look like? Through 2 Corinthians 8, Sam E. Stone explores the Macedonian churches' example of sacrificial giving and Paul's teaching on willingness, faithful…

Believe in It!

Tony Twist recalls a simple but lasting piece of leadership advice from Dr. Calvin Phillips about staying passionate in fundraising: you must truly believe in the work you…

Enough Is Enough

When does enough become too much? Jennifer Johnson reflects on possessions, poverty, financial responsibility, and the challenge of knowing how much Christians should sacrifice to help others.