by Mike Hicks | Oct 23, 2019 | Direction, Generosity, Giving
Pastors, you have a responsibility for the financial health of the congregation. As the chief executive officer of the church, you have a duty to ensure that the financial life of the church is managed wisely. You are not to do this alone, but you are to know what is...
by Mike Hicks | Aug 21, 2019 | Generosity, Giving
The clock is ticking down to fall. Plans need to be made today for a successful stewardship emphasis this fall. There are many resources available from a multitude of providers. I will be happy to make a recommendation or offer guidance on many of them. None of the...
by Mike Hicks | Jul 17, 2019 | Generosity
An operating reserve is a great tool for individuals and churches. A reserve protects from unexpected income loss. Most financial advisors recommend that individuals have at least three to six months of living expenses set aside in a savings account. The goal is to...
by Mike Hicks | Apr 10, 2019 | Communications, Generosity
You have probably seen the polls that show that very few people attend a congregation because of the pastor. The majority attend a congregation for the first time because a member invited them. The same works with an invitation to generosity. Most folks will never...
by Mike Hicks | Oct 3, 2018 | Generosity, Giving
40 plus years of ministry in local churches, the district and as the executive director of the Foundation have taught me a few things. The first is that if the pastor avoids talking about money and giving in a church, the congregation will also avoid the subject. ...
by Mike Hicks | Aug 29, 2018 | Generosity
Three weeks ago, Good Sense published an article by Andrew Wheeler reflecting on the “why” of a stewardship/generosity ministry. The first “why” mentioned is that a generosity ministry honors God as the creator and giver of every good and perfect gift. Honoring God...
