Dustin Cooper
How to Make the Offering About Love (An Offering Talk for Sunday)
by Dustin Cooper | May 16, 2019 | Dustin Cooper, Giving, Offering
Instead of simply calling the ushers forward, help your congregation understand deeper meaning and connection inherent in the offering time of worship. Use what I call an Offering Talk to connect the offering to the giver’s relationship to God. An Offering Talk... read moreHow Canceling Services Actually Increased Church Giving
by Dustin Cooper | Oct 23, 2018 | Dustin Cooper, Electronic Giving, Stewardship
It is a source of angst for many pastors: a forecast of inclement weather scheduled to hit on a Saturday night or Sunday morning. Whether heavy snow, ice, hurricanes, major storms or brutal cold temperatures, pastors have to make the decision of whether to cancel... read moreWays to Increase Donor Motivation
by Dustin Cooper | Sep 12, 2018 | Annual Giving, Dustin Cooper, Generosity, Giving, Gratitude
172 That is how many times I have donated blood. My first donation was through a blood drive when I was in college. It was a relatively painless experience and home-made cookies were offered as motivation! I started donating after that, but for years I did so... read more4 Reasons People Choose Not to Give and What to Do About It
by Dustin Cooper | Jun 20, 2018 | Annual Giving, Dustin Cooper, Giving
“I have some good news and bad news. The good news is the church has enough money to pay its bills. The bad news is that money is still in people’s pockets.” This preacher joke isn’t new, and neither is its message. Not many people in your church are giving.... read more4 Reasons People Aren’t Giving and What to Do About Them
by Dustin Cooper | Aug 15, 2017 | Dustin Cooper, Generosity, Giving
“I have some good news and bad news. The good news is the church has enough money to pay its bills. The bad news is that money is still in people’s pockets.” This preacher joke isn’t new, and neither is its message. Not many people in your church are giving.... read moreInviting Generosity – Giving Beyond the Needs of the Church
by Dustin Cooper | May 4, 2017 | Dustin Cooper, Generosity, Giving
Actual overheard conversation #1 from one man to another: “You should join the Lion’s Club. We really need you to help us with our projects.” Actual overheard conversation #2 from an older church member to a first-time visitor in her 20’s: “We need more young... read more