ENGAGING AND DISCIPLING YOUR CHURCHS FINANCIAL LEADERS FEBRUARY
ENGAGING AND DISCIPLING YOUR CHURCH’S FINANCIAL LEADERS FEBRUARY 2018
I Timothy 6: 17 -19 “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. ” Matthew 25: 14 -30 “The parable of the talents” Luke 12: 48 b “To whom much is given…”
WHO ARE YOUR FINANCIAL LEADERS? • Unique financial capacity • In demand from other financial organizations • Process generosity out of a personal relationship and conversation more than a presentation • Have the ability to catalyze generosity in your church ? O H W
HOW DO FINANCIAL LEADERS THINK? • Like investors • Respond well to bold visions • Respond well to strong leadership • Results oriented • Respond well to a personal ask • See giving as a privilege – not an obligation • More to offer than financial resources • They want to make a difference
Why is an intentional ministry to Financial Leaders critical to your church’s overall stewardship culture?
• God has placed them in your care • They are going to give somewhere • They want to be discipled and need to grow their understanding of giving to the church • Maximizes the church’s potential for ministry
KEEPING INTEGRITY WITH AN INTENTIONAL FOCUS ON FINANCIAL LEADERS • Monitor your motives • Pray for them and their families • Meet with them when there is “no ask” for money • Strive for understanding and clarity in communication
INSPIRING YOUR FINANCIAL LEADERS • Have a bold vision that is life -changing and has long-term impact • Invite them into ownership • Create entrepreneurial models of ministry
How can the generosity of your Financial Leaders inspire others to be generous?
• Create momentum by making a bold vision believable • Identify other financial leaders • Provide leadership in an area many pastors avoid
IDENTIFYING YOUR FINANCIAL LEADERS • Staff knowledge • Annual giving • Project giving • Current Financial Leaders • Analytics (public information)
SIX APPROACHES • Pastor/staff led • Team led • Group Gatherings • Field trips and overnight retreats • Conferences • Capital Campaigns
TWO QUESTIONS (JIM BAKER) • Do you have a thirty second “elevator speech” that you can share when asked that paints a compelling vision for something God has placed upon your heart for the church to pursue? • Do you have in your “pocket” ready to pull out on a moment’s notice an initiative for a potential gift of $10, 000, $100, 000 and $1, 000 or more?
Remember… • Your Financial Leaders are a part of God’s Funding Plan for your church! z • Your primary motive is to serve and grow your Financial Leaders into fully devoted followers of Christ, to maximize the redemptive potential of your church.
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