Digital Discipleship: How To Spiritually Engage Your Online Congregation
As more people participate in services online, church leaders face a new challenge, how do we truly disciple individuals we may never meet in person? The answer lies in embracing intentional, digital-first strategies that go beyond livestreams and Sunday chats.
Bridging the Generosity Gap: Why Giving Often Struggles in Today’s Church
Despite advances in digital giving platforms, better communication tools, and periodic giving emphases, church leaders across the U.S. are still asking the same question: “Why aren’t people giving?”
Unlocking a Culture of Generosity: Moving Beyond Misconceptions
This week, we’re diving into the practical strategies churches can use to overcome those misconceptions and begin cultivating a culture where generosity becomes a natural expression of discipleship—not just a financial obligation.
3 Common Misconceptions About Church Generosity & Stewardship
At Elevate Group, we’ve worked with churches of all sizes and styles, and we've noticed that three key misconceptions often keep pastors and leadership teams from developing a thriving generosity culture.
From Lost to Known: Why Every Church Needs a Re-Engagement Strategy
Re-engaging lapsed givers starts with a plan. Discover how your church can build systems that nurture connection and restore generosity.
Reconnecting with Disengaged Givers: The Overlooked Key to Church Growth
Disengaged givers often signal deeper relational or spiritual disconnects. Learn how churches can reconnect relationally to revive generosity and discipleship.
Why People Stop Giving to Your Church?(Get The Free Guide Inside!)
Discover how Elevate Discovery Day helps churches uncover and overcome hidden barriers to generosity, leading to greater ministry impact and Kingdom growth.
Understanding Your Church’s Current Reality Is Key to Elevated Generosity
When churches set out to inspire greater generosity, the temptation is to jump straight into systems and processes, vision casting, capital campaigns, or appeals for increased giving. Here’s how you can elevate your church’s generosity.
Why Your Church’s Offering Moment Should Never Be an Afterthought
How can churches make the offering moment more impactful? What steps can leaders take to ensure that this time resonates deeply with congregants? Let’s explore why this moment matters and how to elevate it in your services.
What Do We Believe About Giving? The Balance of Generosity and Stewardship
As church leaders, we need a well-defined approach to generosity—one that balances both stewardship and generosity in a way that leads to a thriving, engaged, and giving congregation.
The Importance of Data When Growing Your Church's Generosity Culture
Most church leaders dream of a thriving, generous congregation—one where members give joyfully and consistently to support the church’s vision and mission. But how do you inspire generosity in a way that lasts?
Building Meaningful Relationships with High-Capacity Donors
Building meaningful relationships with these individuals requires more than strategy; it requires authenticity, trust, and shared vision. Here are some proven strategies for cultivating trust and authenticity with donors who can make a significant difference -
Your People Don’t Give. Is it Your Fault?
Financial stewardship and generosity should be one of the fundamental things a brand new Christ-follower learns about.
The Ministry of Asking
Why would a college invest so much in its staff if this work did not significantly contribute to the continued existence and vocation of the college?
How to Use the Offering to Create a Culture of Generosity
Many influential churches around the country are leading a trend in seizing the offering time in weekly church services to consistently teach giving principles and build a culture of generosity in their congregations.
Generosity is the New Evangelism
When the church acts with generosity to serve others, it is a clear picture of Christ, who generously gave his life and all He had on the cross that we might find life forever.
Generosity Beyond The Church
It’s easy for us to prioritize the ministries that directly affect us, becoming so focused on ourselves that we forget about ministries and missionaries committed to spreading the gospel.
How To Engage Your Givers In 60 Seconds or Less
The sixty seconds right before the offering is all you need to engage your people!
Generous Churches Teach Differently About Money
Leaders are having a personal experience in their own heart with generosity, they’re teaching it to their congregations in a way that deeply impacts their hearers’ souls, and they are figuring out strategies to help support many forms of generosity among their membership.
Your Vision and Your Budget; Are They in Sync?
Is your budget in sync with your communicated vision? Or, does your budget tell a very different story?