Inspiring GenerosityThriving Stewardship

Rev. Michael Erwinmichael@michaelerwin.net

(812) 250-9399

Congregations thrive spiritually and financially

when they follow a comprehensive, year-round plan for teaching

financial stewardship and generosity.

Name one challenge or opportunity you see in

your congregation

Rev. Michael Erwin

•Graduate of Louisville Presbyterian Seminary•Ordained Presbyterian minister, 1995•Privilege of Call in the UCC, 2003•Founded a new UCC church•Five years fundraising at Habitat for Humanity•Pastor of Christ Church UCC, Evansville, IN

Coaching for Generosity, LLC

•Annual Pledge Campaigns•Year-Round Generosity & Stewardship•Planned Giving & Endowments•Capital Campaigns

The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to

be, and end up being.

Matthew 6:21The Message

Why does God want us to give?

Six Core Elements of Year-Round Generosity

1. Discerning the Spirit2. Telling the Stories3. Challenging your Members4. Securing the Commitment5. Affirming Generosity6. Evaluating the Impact

1. Discerning the Spirit

2. Telling the Storiesabout changed lives

3. Challenging your Members4. Securing the Commitment

Three Basic Campaign Plans

•Personal Contacts – EMV, Pony Express•Small Groups – “Cottage Meetings”•Congregational Appeal

- Consecration Sunday, Congregational Dinner, etc.

5. Affirming Generosity

6. Evaluating the Impact

Per Worshiper Giving$10,000 offering per week÷ 200 worshipers per week= $50 per worshiper offering

$500,000 offering per year÷ 200 worshipers per week= $2,500 per worshiper offering

New Donors vs. Lapsed Donors

20 new donors-15 lapsed donors

= 5 net new donors

Upgrades

20 upgrades- 5 downgrades

- 5 same- 5 lapsed

= 5 net upgrades

What can you do in the next 60 to 90 days to inspire generosity in your congregation?

Contact InformationRev. Michael Erwin

michael@michaelerwin.net(812) 250-9399

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