Posts Tagged ‘Giving Rocket’
4 things that online giving and the worst cell phones in history have in common
Remember the Microsoft Kin? It was a mobile phone that targeted people between ages 15 and 30. Microsoft invested a billion dollars to get this gadget off the ground in 2010. Within two months, they stopped. Wired.com stated, quite frankly, “Microsoft’s attempt to be hip and cool in mobile is a bust.” The main problem…
Read More3 Tips For Revitalizing A Dying Church
We recently spoke with Dr. Ike Reighard—Senior Pastor of Piedmont Church in Marietta, GA—about how they were able to revive Piedmont Church when it was on the brink of closing its doors due to a $600,000 HVAC repair, mildew infested carpets, and a large facility in need of repair. Here’s the full interview: In the…
Read MoreSix Ways Hillsong Church, New York Creates A Culture of Generous Giving
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Carl Lentz of Hillsong Church, New York about how he communicates with his church regarding money, tithing, and creating a culture of generous giving. If you’re like many of the pastors we work with, finances and giving are probably right up there with sex and relationships on…
Read MoreHow The Ridge Church Increased Digital Giving from 15% to 60%
It’s story month. During the month of July we will be sharing your stories on the blog. Check out this story from Bobby Williams. In 2010, with less than 15 people, Bobby Williams, launched the Ridge Church in a small, Oak Ridge, TN living room. They had a desire to see the people of their…
Read More5 Powerful Stories of Generosity During Easter
Part of the Giving Rocket Core Coaching program is developing a system that takes advantage of big days and events. And there is no bigger day than in the life of a church than Easter! Utilizing big days is a perfect time to unleash generosity because people respond to deadlines. Big days move donors forward. …
Read MoreHow Maysville Baptist Church is Overcoming Their Funding Challenges
When I think of the spiritual fruit of kindness, two church leaders that always come to mind are Senior Pastor Brian Stowe and Church Business Administrator Robert Dial, both of the Maysville (Ga) Baptist Church. Our team was originally introduced to these two men at a Giving Rocket Tour event at Piedmont Church in Marietta, GA. …
Read MoreOffering Envelopes Still Work for Church Giving
While digital giving options are extremely important, people still use envelopes on the spot to give to a local church. So in addition to new tools, don’t abandon what some consider old school. Old school offering envelopes still work. Three Reasons Offering Envelopes are Important It’s still the top way people give to non-profit organizations.…
Read MoreMore Than Money at Christmas
This is a guest post from Charlie Swain, the Lead Pastor at the Church at Cane Bay. You can get information on writing a guest post for one of our blogs here. Like many others, The Church at Cane Bay will promote and take up a special Christmas offering in December. This will be a huge…
Read MoreWhere Did All the Money Go?
When is the last time you shared with the church where all the money goes? I am not talking about from the offering plate to counter’s table to a safe to a bank. I am talking about how all the money is spent. If you have not taken the opportunity to inform the people, consider…
Read MoreGet A Giving Rocket Membership for Half Off
It’s a new year – and we have a special offer that’s active for the next few days. If you want to accomplish more ministry in 2012 and get intentional about increasing giving, a Giving Rocket membership is what you need. This is a complete coaching system designed to help you operational revenue. For the…
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