Clif Christopher
Four Ways to Make Stewardship a Worshipful Experience
by Clif Christopher | Nov 17, 2019 | Clif Christopher, Giving, Stewardship
Stewardship as a Meaningful Part of Worship Stewardship isn’t something that just happens during the second weekend in October. Jesus talked more about money than heaven and hell. Why is that? Because money is an outward, measurable expression of what we really... read moreWhen to Hire a Capital Campaign Consultant
by Clif Christopher | Oct 30, 2019 | Capital Campaigns, Clif Christopher, Uncategorized
Hiring a Capital Campaign Consultant A capital campaign is a very important initiative in the life of a church. There is a lot at stake when a church chooses to take on a capital campaign effort. The thrill of being able to pay off debt or build your new sanctuary... read moreHow to Avoid Making an Awkward Financial Ask
by Clif Christopher | Sep 22, 2019 | Annual Giving, Budget, Clif Christopher, Communication, Giving, Gratitude
You Are Not Alone. Avoiding the Awkward Ask. If the thought of asking someone for money makes you feel awkward or uncomfortable, you’re not alone. There is a general reluctance among church leaders to talk about money. But you shouldn’t let reluctance keep you from... read moreWhat Church Leaders Need to Know About New Giving Trends
by Clif Christopher | Jun 25, 2019 | Clif Christopher, Giving Trends, God vs Money, Not Your Parents' Offering Plate
Ten years ago, in Not Your Parents’ Offering Plate, I voiced my concern that giving to religion, as a share of overall giving, had fallen significantly over the last several decades and was half of what it once was. At the time, the giving trends indicated that... read moreThe Top 5 Ways To Accidentally Reduce Church Giving
by Clif Christopher | Jun 12, 2019 | Clif Christopher, Featured, Giving
In my over forty years of ministry, I have never heard a pastor say he/she has more money than the church needs. I have certainly found pastors who shared that their people were very generous or that they had out-given their budget, but never that they had too much.... read moreThe Three Pockets of Giving
by Clif Christopher | Mar 6, 2019 | Clif Christopher, Giving
Are you inviting your members to contribute from all three pockets of giving? Many churches focus on the annual pocket and neglect to consider the other two–capital and estate pockets. In this next video in the Giving Intelligence Series, Listen to Dr. J Clif... read more