“Teaching generosity changes everything.” Brian Kluth

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WHAT’S YOUR PLACE IN THE GENEROSITY SPACE?

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What we’ll be covering

Foundational Verse:

“The men of Issachar understood the times AND knew what to do.”

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Giving truths and trends

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Truths about tithers from the State of the Plate Research

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3 Generosity Views

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7 MILESTONES in people’s generosity journey

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5 WAYS to grow generous givers and giving in any church or ministry, any size, anywhere

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Q&A Discussion Time

Income and giving trends

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Stewardship Summit

participants to share this sheet and/or the full report with those you serve.

Research: Tithers have healthier finances than Christian non-tithers

www.kluth.org/worksheet.htm

Giving statements of regular attendees in the average church:

1/3 give $0/year (statement is blank) 1/3 give <$500/year 1/3 give >$500/year

In larger churches with 1,000+:

1/2 give $0/year 1/4 give <$500/year 1/4 give >$500/year

NOTE: Our research shows active “tithers” make up 5–20% of most congregations, but give 50–80% of all the donations.

3 Generosity Views by Brian Kluth

Prosperity Gospel Greed-Based Give to Get Owner Mentality Give to GET a Blessing Motivation: Fortune Grasping-Hands Legalistic Giving Guilt-Based Give or the Devil is Gonna Get You Slave Mentality Give to AVOID a Curse Motivation: Fear Tight-Fisted Biblical Generosity Grace-Based Get to Give Son/Steward Mentality Give to BE a Blessing Motivation: Faith Open-Handed

7 KEYS TO OPEN-HANDED LIVING IN A TIGHT-FISTED WORLD

Milestones in people’s generosity journey

Philemon 1:6

You are generous because of your faith.

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• SUBMIT yourself and ALL you have to the LORD.

• STUDY the Scriptures on finances and generosity.

• SEE what God has provided in your life.

• SET ASIDE resources to give.

• SYSTEMATICALLY give to church, ministries, needy.

• SPONTANEOUSLY give as God prompts you.

• SIMPLIFY your life to become more generous.

How to create a culture of generosity in any church or ministry— 5 guiding principles to grow generous givers and giving.

#1 INSTRUCT with Scriptures #5 IGNITE with Vision GROW Generous Givers & Giving #2 INFLUENCE with Resources #4 INSPIRE with Stories #3 INVOLVE with Systems

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5 proven ways and guiding principles ANY church or ministry, ANYWHERE, and ANY SIZE can grow givers and giving 1. INSTRUCT With SCRIPTURES

• BASIS of your generosity communications is ANCHORED in Scripture, not in

budgets, buildings, or bills.

2. INFLUENCE with RESOURCES

• Articles, pamphlets, inserts, web and/or worship videos, classes, cartoons,

books, CDs, and 30- or 40-day devotionals (print and/or online) 3. INVOLVE with COLLECTION SYSTEMS

• Offerings (box/plate), envelopes, online, EFT, Kiosk, Apps, GIK, Legacy Clubs • CAMPAIGNS: Building/renovations, missions, debt, special programs

4. INSPIRE with STORIES 5. IGNITE with VISION

• In your generosity communications, share personal stories of those

you serve, those who give, and your own generosity journey.

• Funds and resources flow to need-meeting-ministries, not needy ministries.

Have a future vision and past track record worth supporting.

SO WHAT?

FOR CHURCHES

50 best practices, 80 websites, and a 12-month planning worksheet

SO WHAT?

FOR MINISTRIES & SCHOOLS

4 partnering opportunities to increase generosity

www.kluth.org/5080.pdf

kluth.org/increase-generosity.pdf

Next action steps to take…

1. Download and read the 20 Truths about Tithers eReport www.StateofthePlate.info/friends.htm

2. Discover the giving demographics at your church or ministry www.kluth.org/worksheet.htm

3. Download, share, and discuss… CHURCHES: 50 Best Practices, 80 Websites, and a

12-Month Planning Worksheet

www.kluth.org/5080.pdf

MINISTRIES & SCHOOLS: 5 Partnering Opportunities to

Increase Generosity

www.kluth.org/increase-generosity.pd

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Thank you!

If you would like further information or assistance, contact Brian Kluth at 719.930.4000/Cell or

[email protected]

or visit the following websites: www.BrianKluth.org

– Guest speaking www.MAXIMUMgenerosity.org

www.LegacyOrganizer.com

– Donor Appreciation Gift www.StateofthePlate.info

– Research www.GenerousLife.org

– 30 & 40 Day devotionals and videos www.GodIsYourProvider.com

– Book, CD, bookmark www.GiveWithJoy.org

- Radio spots & FREE eDevotional