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USING GIVING DATA TO STRENGTHEN YOUR
DISCIPLESHIP PATH
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Giving and generosity are clear and measurable indicators of
discipleship. It is no surprise that churches with an effective
discipleship path tend to have substantially higher levels of
ministry funding.
By Joe Park
6 WAYS TO ENGAGE MAJOR DONORS
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How do we engage major donors?
As pastor, the answer to that question will shape the ministry reach
of your church. Engagement means focusing on the well-being of
the giver, as well as the stewardship potential of the church.
By Doug Turner
ENGAGE CHURCHGOERS BY INCORPORATING
GIVING TECHNOLOGIES INTO YOUR CHURCH
COMMUNITY
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Bringing new giving technologies into your church can be
exciting and can help improve how you serve your members
and the missions you are passionate about.
But, moving forward from comfortable norms to unknown
giving options can also be intimidating.
By Richard Bauer
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ABOUT DOUG TURNER’S CULTURE OF READY,
CAMPAIGNS & SUSTAINABILITY COACHING: 6
ABOUT HORIZONS 7
GIVEPLUS CHURCHGOER GIVING STUDY: NEW
FINDINGS, NEW SURPRISES 8
CHURCH EXECUTIVE • M AY / J U N E 2 0 1 8
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