by Mike Hicks | Feb 6, 2019 | Giving
Church folks often say that they do not want people to know about their financial situation. “My money is a private matter” is their standard answer. Yet, these same folks will go to buy a car and disclose every bit of their money history to a complete stranger. ...
by Mike Hicks | Jan 16, 2019 | Giving, Planning
No one will ever save money or experience the joy of generosity without developing a plan. The best plans are the simplest plans. All My Money, a personal finance program, suggests that one can start small with a savings goal. Start with one penny the first day and...
by Mike Hicks | Dec 5, 2018 | Christmas, Giving
There is still time to make a financial difference in the life of the church for 2018, but it will not happen without transparency. The congregation needs to know where the church stands financially. If you are running according to plan, celebrate that with the...
by Mike Hicks | Nov 28, 2018 | Christmas, Giving
Planning for Christmas Eve services is complete or underway in most churches. Please, do not forget about the offering. People come to Christmas Eve services because they feel the need to be there. They want to be touched by the message of divine love laid in a...
by Mike Hicks | Nov 14, 2018 | Giving
Making an IRA Rollover Gift If you are 70½ or older, you can use your individual retirement account (IRA) to support your church. Making a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA will lower your income and avoid taxes, plus it can go to meet your required...
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. ...
