Maybe It’s Not Donor Fatigue: Helping Your Church Rediscover Joyful, Sustainable Generosity
Many church leaders hesitate to talk about giving, not because the need isn’t real, but because they fear their people are tired of being asked. After years of responding to growth needs, ministry opportunities, and unexpected challenges, it’s easy to assume generosity has hit its limit.
Stalled Generosity Isn’t a Giving Problem. It’s a Discipleship Issue.
The church in this case study reached a turning point when they realized something important: Their generosity wasn’t stalled because people were unwilling. It was stalled because generosity had never become a real part of their ongoing discipleship process.
Why Clarity Should Come Before Campaign
When attendance and giving plateaus, the solution isn’t pressure - it’s a change of perspective.
How One Church Funded Growth While Eliminating Debt
A Midwest church found a way to expand ministry impact, unite their congregation, and strengthen financial health, all without letting debt hold them back.
Grateful Hearts, Generous Hands: How Gratitude Fuels True Generosity in the Church
Churches are often marked by their desire to cultivate generosity, generosity of time, talent, and treasure. Pastors teach biblical principles on stewardship. Small groups discuss biblical generosity and stewardship.
From Fear to Faith: Leading a First-Time Capital Campaign
For many churches, the idea of launching a capital campaign can feel overwhelming. Leaders often imagine uncomfortable conversations about money, worry that people will be offended, or wonder if the effort will distract from ministry instead of fueling it.
How Biblical Generosity Shapes Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
When most people think about discipleship, they picture Bible study, prayer, worship, or serving others.
The Theological Foundations of Biblical Generosity and Stewardship
Understanding the theological foundations of biblical generosity and stewardship gives churches a solid framework for teaching, discipling, and modeling a lifestyle that reflects the heart of God and helps normalize the generosity conversation in the church.
Leading with Purpose: Framing the Why of Your Capital Campaign
Every church that steps into a capital campaign is stepping into a defining moment. These seasons of vision, faith, and generosity are about far more than raising money, they’re about rallying your church family around what God is calling you, as a church, to do next.
How to Use Church ChMS Tools to Track and Grow Generosity
This post shows you how you can unlock your ChMS’s full potential—not just for data tracking, but for growing a culture of intentional generosity.
What Your Giving Data Is (and Isn’t) Telling You
In this post, we’ll look at how to move beyond a surface-level analysis of the data and use this giving information to guide meaningful spiritual growth.
A Kingdom Economy Approach to Breaking Through the Giving Plateau
For many church leaders, this moment feels confusing—and frustrating. But you’re not alone. The real problem isn’t your planning or teaching—it’s the need for new systems and processes.
Digital Discipleship: From Connection to Transformation
The growing participation in online church services isn’t just about keeping up with technology, for the church it’s about rediscovering how to lead people into deeper discipleship, even when they’re not in the room.
Bridging the Discipleship Gap: Why Hybrid Churches Struggle to Form Disciples—and What to Do About It
In this follow-up post, we’ll unpack three key reasons why churches might struggle with digital discipleship, and how your church can begin to bridge the gap.
From Viewers to Disciples: Sustaining Spiritual Growth in Your Online Congregation
In this follow-up, we’ll unpack five essential strategies to move your online community from passive viewers to active followers of Jesus. Let’s build a pathway toward long-term spiritual growth - together.
Digital Discipleship: How To Spiritually Engage Your Online Congregation
As more people participate in services online, church leaders face a new challenge, how do we truly disciple individuals we may never meet in person? The answer lies in embracing intentional, digital-first strategies that go beyond livestreams and Sunday chats.
Bridging the Generosity Gap: Why Giving Often Struggles in Today’s Church
Despite advances in digital giving platforms, better communication tools, and periodic giving emphases, church leaders across the U.S. are still asking the same question: “Why aren’t people giving?”
Unlocking a Culture of Generosity: Moving Beyond Misconceptions
This week, we’re diving into the practical strategies churches can use to overcome those misconceptions and begin cultivating a culture where generosity becomes a natural expression of discipleship—not just a financial obligation.
3 Common Misconceptions About Church Generosity & Stewardship
At Elevate Group, we’ve worked with churches of all sizes and styles, and we've noticed that three key misconceptions often keep pastors and leadership teams from developing a thriving generosity culture.
From Lost to Known: Why Every Church Needs a Re-Engagement Strategy
Re-engaging lapsed givers starts with a plan. Discover how your church can build systems that nurture connection and restore generosity.