10 Thanksgiving Sermons Every Pastor Should Be Thankful For

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That time of the year has snuck up on us again. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and as a pastor, it’s your job to remind your congregation of why it’s important to be thankful. Maybe you’ve got a few go-to sermons that you think have become stale, or maybe this is your first time…

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Giving Stories For Pastors To Share

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Giving Stories For Pastors To Share Get Your Inspiration It’s worth remembering that gifts of generosity and kindness still prevail. No matter how hopeless the state of the world seems, here is proof that the capacity for giving still exists. The Non-Profit Times Statistics Many non-profits struggled during the pandemic and were forced to cancel their regular…

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Giving Stories & Statistics to Inspire You

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Pass Along The Light We’ve all heard how important it is to teach donors about the Scriptural principles of giving: why it is encouraged, and how they will be blessed in return for their charitable efforts. To bring these concepts even closer to home, it helps to show statistics. Share with your donors and congregation…

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More Giving Stories To Inspire

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Share The Hope No matter how dark your days are, you can still find a ray of light and hope. More Giving Stories To Inspire be that beacon of hope to all who need you. As pastors and church leaders, your job to guide the congregation is even more crucial during a global pandemic. We have…

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How to Launch a Successful Fundraising Campaign

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How to Launch a Successful Fundraising Campaign Asking for voluntary charitable donations is nothing short of an art. It involves a lot of prior planning, scheduling, and strategizing before it can come to fruition. Churches organize fundraising campaigns for their various needs, which could range from building a new church structure to missions and charity…

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10 Steps to Building a Church Outreach Program

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10 Steps to Building a Church Outreach Program As a pastor, your primary mission is to spread the word of God. As you know, this involves delivering an effective sermon, being a model Christian, and developing an effective church outreach program. However, there is another essential part of ministry life that many pastors struggle with,…

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How to Create an Annual Giving Letter

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How to Create an Annual Giving Letter If writing your annual giving letter feels like a chore, imagine being forced to read it. Just getting your audience of potential donors to open your letter is a victory, but it will be a short-lived one if your copy is bland and predictable. After receiving scores of…

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8 Keys to Successful Capital Campaigns for Churches

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8 Keys to Successful Capital Campaigns for Churches So many churches rely on consultants to handle their capital campaigns, which limits the amount of information and experience church leaders have to share with one another. While it’s incredibly useful to bring an experienced consultant on board, church leaders should be educated about the fundamental elements of…

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7 Mistakes Churches Make When They Talk About Giving

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7 Mistakes Churches Make When They Talk About Giving Giving is an integral part of the practical functions of most churches. Congregations may need to give just to keep the lights on and the pastor paid, and donations can also fund outreach and mission projects. It’s a Biblical practice—even in this modern age when online giving…

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The #1 Communication Skill Pastors Need to Master

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The #1 Communication Skill Pastors Need to Master If we were to ask you what you think the number one skill for Communication Skill Pastors Need to Master pastors is, what would your answer be? Many people say any of the following: Good oratory skills. Knowledge of the Bible. Faith that can move mountains. Possessing a…

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