In the latter half of 2024 and into early 2025, my church has seen a decline in giving—and perhaps your church has experienced a similar trend. As ministers focused on stewardship, generosity, and church finance, is it possible to steer things in a more positive direction?

MortarStone recently released its 2024 Annual Report, which is based on real data from 537 churches. The report highlights contributions from 941,790 unique giving households that collectively made 43.1 million gifts, totaling $13.7 billion. A closer look at this data reveals interesting trends that can be impacted by ministry.

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Different generations carry different financial realities. Learn how churches can use data, discipleship, and intergenerational stewardship to serve people wisely.

Financial transparency is more than publishing numbers. Learn practical ways churches can communicate with honesty, context, and accountability that strengthen trust.

Giving data cannot measure faith, but it can reveal patterns worth understanding. Learn how to use it wisely as a ministry-health diagnostic tool.

General fund giving can feel abstract when people only see line items and operational costs. Here are practical ways to connect unrestricted giving to real ministry impact.

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Giving data should never become a measure of someone’s faith. Used wisely, it can help church leaders notice patterns, ask better questions, and care for people well.

Giving data cannot measure a person’s faith, but it can help leaders ask better questions about financial discipleship, trust, and the health of church ministry