Episode 75: Is Your Parish Struggling with Giving? Unlock the Secrets to Financial Stewardship

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Resources: 

Church Money, by Fr. Michael White & Tom Corcoran - https://a.co/d/e7Vq7RV 

Finance & Stewardship Equip Course: https://www.rebuiltparish.com/finance-equip-course 

Rebuilt Conference: https://www.rebuiltparish.com/conference25 

Summary

This episode kicks off a series focused on finance and stewardship within parishes, emphasizing the importance of discussing money in a way that aligns with discipleship. Ed Bradley shares insights on how to create a culture of giving, the significance of planning and prioritizing financial contributions, and the practical steps for making effective asks for donations. The conversation also highlights the need for consistency in messaging and the importance of celebrating wins to encourage community engagement.

Takeaways

• Finance and stewardship are crucial for parish growth.
• Talking about money should be framed in discipleship language.
• Cultural change around money takes time and consistency.
• The Four P's of Giving: Plan, Priority, Percentage, Progress.
• Encourage electronic giving for better parish planning.
• Prepare hearts and minds before making the ask.
• Celebrate wins to inspire giving.
• Use lectionary opportunities to discuss money.
• It's essential to teach that it's not our money, but God's.
• Resources and workshops are available to support parishes.

Sound Bites

"We're in the business of raising givers."

"Money is hard, but maybe there's a better way."

"Talk about money in discipleship language."

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Finance and Stewardship Series

03:09 - Understanding Money in the Parish Context

05:57 - Cultural Change Around Money and Discipleship

08:49 - The Four P's of Giving

13:01 - Making the Ask: Principles and Strategies

16:12 - Preparing Hearts and Minds for Giving

19:05 - Celebrating Wins and Building Community

21:00 - Resources for Effective Stewardship

23:51 - Conclusion and Next Steps

Keywords

finance, stewardship, parish growth, discipleship, giving, church resources, fundraising, capital campaign, community engagement, church leadership

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