There’s a right way and a wrong way to talking about money in church. I’m hosting a free webinar that will show you how you can talk about and preach on money without ticking people off. We’re offering two times this week:

Today, July 27 at 2pm ET, OR
Tomorrow, July 28 at 4pm ET.

The webinar is still open for registration by completing the form below. In the 40-45 minute webinar, I’ll show you the best times to talk about money, the one thing you must NEVER say, and how to respond when people question your motives. We have had great response to this webinar and its helpful content. Sign up and learn how to talk about money in a positive, exciting and Biblical way that inspires people to get involved.

Register for one of the available options by completing the form below. You will receive the details to access the webinar via email after registration is complete.

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Check out this video that captures the moments when 4 families found out they were getting a new home.

Giving to your church has now gotten even easier. SecureGive now serves as the complete digital giving solution:

1. On-site Donations (kiosks)

2. Online Donations (web)

3. On-the-Go Donations (mobile)

This is so great!!  Android users can now download the SecureGive app and make a one-time or recurring donation directly from their phone. iPhone users will have that option as well in the coming weeks.

SecureGive also offers a mobile-friendly site for all other smart phone users, so they too can donate to your ministry.

Please get in touch with them this week to find out how they can help your church!  I promise you WILL see an increase in offerings when you push digital giving through these avenues.  Contact SecureGive here.

My friend and our site partner Joe Sangl wrote this great post and has a free offer below…check it out!!!  I Was Broke. Now I’m Not exists to help churches equip their people to win with their money God’s way!

Many leaders won’t admit this to their congregation, but they are frustrated by the lack of giving.  They won’t admit it because they are fearful that people will take it wrong and make statements like “money-hungry pastor” or “all he talks about is money.”

The fact is that, as pastors, we know that giving is a huge component of spiritual growth!  We know that God’s Word instructs every person to give and to make it the first priority.  We KNOW that the heart follows money.  We also know that God has given each of us a HUGE vision to reach our communities and world – and all of it costs money.

Here’s one thing that is also true – “It’s in the house!”  The money to fund the vision that God has given you is already in the house!

The question that many church leaders ask is this: “How much money would be available for our ministry if everybody gave?”

At I Was Broke. Now I’m Not., we’ve developed a calculator that will provide that number to you!  It is called the Giving Growth Opportunity Calculator.  By providing four simple pieces of information, we can create a custom report for your church that outlines your opportunity.  The best part is that it is absolutely FREE.

Click HERE to obtain your Giving Growth Opportunity!

Most churches don’t really know how to talk about money.  Either they harp on the subject, using guilt to motivate people to give. Or they avoid the subject because they are afraid to run people off.  But like many things, a balanced diet is required.  You SHOULD talk about money, because Jesus talked about money.  You should be committed to teaching on money, because it’s a big part of the discipleship process.  When you talk about money, expect these four things to happen.

1.  People will question your motives. No matter how hard you try, people will question your motives.  They will accuse you of preaching on money because of what you want.  They will suspect you of building your own kingdom or padding your salary.  Though the Bible is clear – people look on the outside but cannot see the heart – people will assume that they know your heart.

2.  People will get mad and might even leave the church. Even if you only preach on stewardship once a year, you can bet that someone will get mad because they attended that day and came to the conclusion that all you ever do is preach on money. Money is a dividing issue in the church because many people have made it their idol.  Anytime you tear down an idol, people will get mad.  For what it’s worth, those who get mad at you and leave the church because you talk about money probably weren’t giving any money in the first place.

3.  People will be challenged to follow Jesus. When you teach the entire Bible, including the parts of the Bible that talk about money, people will be challenged to grow in their faith.  Giving is not a financial issue, it’s a spiritual issue, and when you talk about Biblical stewardship, you’re going to work on people’s hearts.  I suppose it’s more accurate to say God is going to work on people’s hearts through you.  Sometimes, God’s message is tough to hear, but when it’s delivered with accuracy and passion, it always motivates us to be more like Christ.  That’s a good thing!

4.  Those committed to your church will become more committed. They may not say it out loud, but your key volunteers and committed givers LOVE it when you talk about money.  They are doing the hard work of the ministry and supporting the church with their finances, and you better believe that they would appreciate more help.  When you challenge people to get involved in generosity, those already involved feel loved and appreciated.  They feel like you are trying to get them help.  They know what it takes, and they want more soldiers in the battle.

A few weeks ago, we got this email from Dave, who gave us permission to share a part of it with you.

Hi Casey,

I have been in ministry for about 15 years. I understand the importance of giving but honestly, I never gave it much thought. The only time I think about the offering is when I hear the bottom line at the end of the day. I have tried to find a reason for the “hit and miss” Sundays. I tried to track seasons and growth and the interesting thing is the offering always seem to be higher on the Sundays when attendance was low. The whole thing is driving me nuts. I am tired of living from Sunday to Sunday wondering what is going to happen. I want to see consistency and increase in our giving. Man you got to help I am at the end of my rope with this thing. Consistent Giving Growth would be such a relief. HELP!

Dave

Emails like this are exactly the reason we created the Giving Rocket membership program. We wake up thinking about how your vision can be fully funded and how your church can have more money for membership. We don’t just tell you the system, we lead you through it. It’s not a drug that gives your budget a shot in the arm; it’s a steady diet of healthy financial systems. And the best part is that a two month membership is only $1.00. Give it a try, and start leading your church to financial health.

I love knowing companies that serve the Church and help accomplish their mission. SecureGive is one of those!!!  They offer giving solutions that help increase digital giving which leads to overall sustained giving growth.  The kiosk they have will 100% grow your giving and help people grow their generosity and become more like Jesus.

Here are 3 ways you can utilize a SecureGive Kiosk.

1. Giving: you’ve heard it said before, your church NEEDS a kiosk for bankcard donations. Bottom line, The use of checkbooks is quickly dwindling and churches who have implemented SecureGive kiosks have experienced increases in giving as well as an influx of NEW givers. Also, they pay for themselves in just weeks!!

2. Event payments: Members can now pay for various events (retreats, trips, dinners, tuition, etc.) each week at the kiosk. Churches can specify up to 8 different events each week for members to make payment. It generates a separate report from contributions and sends a confirmation email.

3. Connection: Many churches have promoted their kiosks as ‘Connection Kiosks’. Here, a person can give, connect to various small groups, or volunteer to serve. Churches have also used the kiosk to promote membership and baptism. The Connection Kiosk enables a church to increase giving as well as expand community.

If you don’t have online giving or a giving kiosk in your church please contact SecureGive right now.  They will treat you right and help you determine what will best fit your church.