“This doesn’t look right,” thought Pastor Jared. Jared had been the pastor of his church for five years. Over those five years, the church usually found itself in a financially healthy position. But as he looked at the mid-year financials, he didn’t like what he saw. The church’s tithes and generosity were on pace with […]
Communicating anything is difficult during the last months of the year. Church life and home life are often incredibly hectic during this season. As the end of the year approaches, church leaders inevitably find themselves incredibly busy. The end of the year is filled with a flurry of activity. Special emphases and events fill the […]
Everyone seems to be talking about inflation. Turn on the news—they’re talking about inflation. Listen to a podcast—they’re talking about inflation. Check your social media accounts—they’re talking about inflation. Check out the most recent SecureGive article—it’s about inflation. Why is everyone talking about the rise in prices? Because it impacts everyone. Everyone feels the effects […]
This October, in beautiful Augusta, GA, SecureGive will be hosting our annual conference, tastefully adorned as Give Conference. Give Conference is a time for pastors and church leaders to enter a space where generosity will be explored and celebrated. Where leaders will be equipped with the practical, all the while experiencing a special time in […]
“We have a ton of debt, very little in our savings account, and just bought a brand-new car. What should we do?” Statistically speaking, many in your church are facing significant financial challenges. They have debt. They have more bills than money at the end of every month. Saving for retirement isn’t even a consideration. […]
I looked at our grocery bill. Wow. As a dad of three growing and constantly hungry boys, our house goes through an amazing amount of food. Our milk consumption alone likely supports several dairy farms. Food costs for us have always been high, but recently they have climbed significantly higher. Inflation is the increase in […]
“The Smiths are great. They will be the perfect couple to lead our premarital counseling ministry.” Dennis was the senior pastor of a midsized church in the St. Louis area. Recently, the couple who had run their premarital counseling program moved to another state. This was significant because the church had three couples that needed […]
In Matthew 27, we read how the unfathomable became reality. God had sent his one and only Son, Jesus, to the world. While on earth, He lived a sinless life, doing what no human could ever do on their own. Yet, He was condemned to die on a cross. In Matthew 27, we see Jesus, […]
Throughout Scripture, we find stories of sacrificial giving. The men and women in these stories demonstrated a type of generosity that was not easy or comfortable. And it is these uncomfortable stories that help us understand the type of generosity God desires of us. Each story provides lessons from which we can learn. Let’s look […]
Do you know someone who is sacrificially generous, someone who forgoes want, or even need, for the sake of giving? How would you characterize them? If you consider those who are sacrificially generous, you may notice some common characteristics. Though they may have different backgrounds, incomes, and standards of living, they often share some similarities. […]
It’s Easter morning and the sanctuary is full. You see faces that haven’t shown up since Christmas, and plenty of new ones scattered in. You’ve worked hard to make this day a memorable and impactful one for your congregation. But, all the while in the back of your mind, you know so many will walk […]
Easter Sunday. Hands down it’s your most attended Sunday of the year. Not only does this present one of the greatest opportunities your church will have throughout the year to share the Gospel with non-believers, but this also lends the potential of a generous offering. By now, your Easter service planning is in the works. […]