by Mike Hicks | Dec 11, 2019 | Generosity, Giving
Christmas bells are ringing to invite people to give. There are trees with potential needy gift recipients and boxes for donations all around. Our first inclination is to think that we should not ask for another gift from someone. We believe that people are...
by Mike Hicks | Dec 4, 2019 | Generosity, Giving
There is still time to encourage people to give, but the time clock is running down. Larger gifts usually require more planning, so folks need to make decisions very soon. Stock gifts require work with a broker and may take time to complete. Encourage people, who wish...
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 | Aug 14, 2019 | Giving, Legacy
You may make honor and memorial gifts to the Foundation at any time. You may wish to honor a birthday, anniversary, or pastor by making a gift to the scholarship fund of the Foundation. In addition, you may choose to honor the legacy of a family member by inviting...
by Mike Hicks | Jul 31, 2019 | Giving
Giving to religion declined in 2018 and is now down to 29% of all charitable giving. Religion is still the largest recipient of giving, but the number continues to drop. This decline has been over several decades. Some of decline is the way in which religious...
