Posts by Renee Weber
Take Their Word For It
More than 600 churches are committed to financial health and raising more money for ministry through a Giving Rocket membership. Over the last year, we’ve seen God do some incredible things in churches, and we’re fired up about helping even more in 2012. What we’re delivering to members in 2012 is truly amazing, and I…
Read MoreDoes Your Church Need to Be More Organized?
Sometimes, the reason a church fails to grow is not a spiritual issue, it’s a structural issue. I have worked with a ton of churches and most church leaders tell me, “We need to be more organized.” I’ve never seen a church grow beyond growth barriers and sustain the growth without becoming more organized. The key…
Read MoreWhy Your Church Needs An Annual Funding Plan
Most of the churches we work with do a decent job of creating a “money going out” plan. In most cases, there’s usually a budget that shows how the money will be spent. A budget is a spending plan. But you need an annual funding plan. I’m talking about a strategic plan for receiving all…
Read MoreMembers Get This In 2012
A lot of churches we work with have an annual theme. Some use a phrase like Thrive, others have statements like Do It For Them. There is a lot of power in an annual battle cry. Do you have a theme? If not, why not? Here is our annual theme this year: Year Of The…
Read MoreCan You Help?
We are working on some unbelievable stuff to help the Church this year and I wanted to ask you for help. Will you please take 3 minutes right now and complete this 21-question giving survey? We’re compiling some important data in the area of giving, and I’d be super grateful…
Read MoreThe Perfect Annual Contribution Statement
Before you send out your annual contribution statement, you should turn it into a “vision statement”. Start the year out right and create the BEST vision statement your people have ever seen. 3 Components Of A Killer Contribution Statement 1. Vision: Contrary to popular belief, most people don’t care about your church as much as…
Read MoreHow Andy Stanley Handled A Heckler
I go to Browns Bridge Community Church & Andy Stanley is our pastor. Today, during the first service, a heckler started yelling at him from the crowd during the closing minutes of his message. I was not at the campus that Andy was preaching at but the video feed was live. This heckler was loud…
Read More3 Reasons I’m Fired Up About INFUSIONCON 2012 (A Post For Business Owners)
Here is the bottom line: There is company called Infusionsoft out of Phoenix, AZ & they changed my life 18 months ago. Infusionsoft hosts an annual event called Infusioncon & it is the best event our team will attend this year. Here are three reasons why we are FIRED UP about Infusioncon 2012. 1.…
Read MoreStop Focusing on the Tithe and Focus on Jesus
Tithing scriptures is one of the most popular searches leading to this blog. It seems like people are looking for Bible verses to share before the offering is received, or looking for ways to teach the people in their church about the Biblical principle of tithing. We want to help you and your church talk…
Read MoreWhy My Smart Phone Made Me Dumb
“Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, look at me.” “Hey babe, can you please put your phone down and give me the baby wipes?” “Please do not tweet and drive with the kids in the car.” “Put your phone up, we are at dinner.” “Daddy, I want to be on twitter because you are on it.” I could…
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