Communicating anything is difficult during the last months of the year. Church life and home life are often incredibly hectic during this season. As the end of the year approaches, church leaders inevitably find themselves incredibly busy. The end of the year is filled with a flurry of activity. Special emphases and events fill the […]
The end of the year is a natural time for congregants to consider their generosity. Certainly, some of the timing is due to the IRS tax code and a bombardment of solicitations from non-profits. Congregants are aware they must make donations before the new year for the donation to impact their current year’s taxes, and […]
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 to encourage people to do good. The day falls on the Tuesday after Black Friday, one of the heaviest spending days of the year. Since 2012, Giving Tuesday has increased in popularity, in large part due to non-profits leveraging the day to encourage donations. It can be assumed that […]
Everyone seems to be talking about inflation. Turn on the news—they’re talking about inflation. Listen to a podcast—they’re talking about inflation. Check your social media accounts—they’re talking about inflation. Check out the most recent SecureGive article—it’s about inflation. Why is everyone talking about the rise in prices? Because it impacts everyone. Everyone feels the effects […]
This October, in beautiful Augusta, GA, SecureGive will be hosting our annual conference, tastefully adorned as Give Conference. Give Conference is a time for pastors and church leaders to enter a space where generosity will be explored and celebrated. Where leaders will be equipped with the practical, all the while experiencing a special time in […]
The number of new donors is one of the most important giving metrics churches should be watching. You can gain significant insight from that information. If your church is seeing an increasing number of people giving for the first time, this shows your engagement is growing and you’re likely doing a good job communicating about […]
In Luke 10:25-37, an expert in the law presented a question to Jesus. “What must I do to inherit eternal life? (Luke 10:25, NIV)” Jesus responded by asking the man what the Law said about eternal life. The man answered, “’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and […]
“We have a ton of debt, very little in our savings account, and just bought a brand-new car. What should we do?” Statistically speaking, many in your church are facing significant financial challenges. They have debt. They have more bills than money at the end of every month. Saving for retirement isn’t even a consideration. […]
Are you making the most out of your offering moment? Many pastors shy away from talking about money and generosity. Which is understandable. Not only can it be an uncomfortable conversation but you’re likely to get some people in your church who disagree with you or voice different opinions. But it’s an important conversation to […]
Get out the sunscreen, baseball glove, and fireworks. The summer is quickly approaching. During the summer months, church life changes. Members’ church attendance is often hit or miss due to vacations. Because of the sporadic attendance, some churches decide to reduce ministry offerings during the summer. And for some church leaders, this means there is […]
“Is my church financially healthy?” If you are a church leader asking this question, you are not alone. There are some key questions that can help you determine a church’s financial health. While the following list is not exhaustive, answering these questions may provide an indication of whether the church is in a financially healthy […]
I looked at our grocery bill. Wow. As a dad of three growing and constantly hungry boys, our house goes through an amazing amount of food. Our milk consumption alone likely supports several dairy farms. Food costs for us have always been high, but recently they have climbed significantly higher. Inflation is the increase in […]