Teaching generosity changes everything Brian Kluth Partnering Resources
“Teaching generosity changes everything. ” Brian Kluth Partnering | Resources | Speaking | Media | Research
WHAT’S YOUR PLACE IN THE GENEROSITY SPACE? HEAD Tactical & Techniques CEO Board CDO & Staff Professional Advisors Consultants HANDS HEART Technical & Transactional Transformational Fundraising Staff Technology Communications Accounting Banking Legal Speakers/Trainers Authors/Writers Publishers Media/TV/Radio Disciplers Relational Fundraising HELP Teaching & Transferring Treasures Individuals Major donors Churches
What we’ll be covering Foundational Verse: “The men of Issachar understood the times AND knew what to do. ” • Giving truths and trends • Truths about tithers from the State of the Plate Research • 3 Generosity Views • 7 MILESTONES in people’s generosity journey • 5 WAYS to grow generous givers and giving in any church or ministry, any size, anywhere • Q&A Discussion Time
Income and giving trends
NOTE: Copyright permission is granted to all Stewardship Summit participants to share this sheet and/or the full report with those you serve.
Research: Tithers have healthier finances than Christian non-tithers
Giving statements of regular attendees in the average church: 1/3 give $0/year (statement is blank) 1/3 give <$500/year 1/3 give >$500/year In larger churches with 1, 000+: 1/2 give $0/year 1/4 give <$500/year 1/4 give >$500/year www. kluth. org/worksheet. htm NOTE: Our research shows active “tithers” make up 5– 20% of most congregations, but give 50– 80% of all the donations.
3 Generosity Views by Brian Kluth Prosperity Gospel Legalistic Giving Biblical Generosity Greed-Based Guilt-Based Grace-Based Give to Get Give or the Devil is Gonna Get You Get to Give Owner Mentality Give to GET a Blessing Motivation: Fortune Slave Mentality Give to AVOID a Curse Motivation: Fear Son/Steward Mentality Give to BE a Blessing Motivation: Faith Grasping-Hands Tight-Fisted Open-Handed
7 KEYS TO OPEN-HANDED LIVING IN A TIGHT-FISTED WORLD Milestones in people’s generosity journey Philemon 1: 6 You are generous because of your faith. 1 • SUBMIT yourself and ALL you have to the LORD. 2 • STUDY the Scriptures on finances and generosity. 3 • SEE what God has provided in your life. 4 • SET ASIDE resources to give. 5 • SYSTEMATICALLY give to church, ministries, needy. 6 • SPONTANEOUSLY give as God prompts you. 7 • SIMPLIFY your life to become more generous.
How to create a culture of generosity in any church or ministry— 5 guiding principles to grow generous givers and giving. #1 INSTRUCT with Scriptures #5 IGNITE with Vision #4 INSPIRE with Stories GROW Generous Givers & Giving #2 INFLUENCE with Resources #3 INVOLVE with Systems
1 5 2 + 4 3 5 proven ways and guiding principles ANY church or ministry, ANYWHERE, and ANY SIZE can grow givers and giving 1. INSTRUCT • BASIS of your generosity communications is ANCHORED in Scripture, not in budgets, buildings, or bills. With SCRIPTURES • Articles, pamphlets, inserts, web and/or worship videos, classes, cartoons, 2. INFLUENCE books, CDs, and 30 - or 40 -day devotionals (print and/or online) with RESOURCES 3. INVOLVE with • Offerings (box/plate), envelopes, online, EFT, Kiosk, Apps, GIK, Legacy Clubs COLLECTION SYSTEMS • CAMPAIGNS: Building/renovations, missions, debt, special programs 4. INSPIRE with STORIES • In your generosity communications, share personal stories of those you serve, those who give, and your own generosity journey. 5. IGNITE with VISION • Funds and resources flow to need-meeting-ministries, not needy ministries. Have a future vision and past track record worth supporting.
SO WHAT? FOR CHURCHES 50 best practices, 80 websites, and a 12 -month planning worksheet www. kluth. org/5080. pdf SO WHAT? FOR MINISTRIES & SCHOOLS 4 partnering opportunities to increase generosity kluth. org/increase-generosity. pdf
Next action steps to take… 1. Download and read the 20 Truths about Tithers e. Report www. Stateofthe. Plate. info/friends. htm 2. Discover the giving demographics at your church or ministry www. kluth. org/worksheet. htm 3. Download, share, and discuss… CHURCHES: 50 Best Practices, 80 Websites, and a 12 -Month Planning Worksheet www. kluth. org/5080. pdf MINISTRIES & SCHOOLS: 5 Partnering Opportunities to Increase Generosity www. kluth. org/increase-generosity. pdf
Thank you! If you would like further information or assistance, contact Brian Kluth at 719. 930. 4000/Cell or bk@kluth. org or visit the following websites: www. briankluth. org – Guest speaking www. maximumgenerosity. org www. legacyorganizer. com – Donor Appreciation Gift www. stateoftheplate. info – Research www. generouslife. org – 30 & 40 Day devotionals and videos www. godisyourprovider. com – Book, CD, bookmark www. givewithjoy. org - Radio spots & FREE e. Devotional
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