For the past few years, nonprofit organizations and churches have been hearing about the upcoming generational wealth transfer. Estimates range anywhere from $60 to $90 trillion dollars that will be passed from Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation to their heirs and the causes they care about over the next 30 years.

While every giver is different, they are alike in this way: Each one starts with a first gift and concludes with their last. This can be when they stop supporting your church (lapsed) or bequeath a final gift posthumously (legacy).

I serve on a medical missions board pro-bono. I confess that I am useless with medical terminology since I am not a medical doctor. Oh, well! I like serving with medical doctors because I love what they do and who they serve (and hey, it helps that they meet in great places that have great fishing!).

Generosity is a core principle of Christianity and a fundamental teaching of Jesus, which every church leader wants their congregation to embrace and practice. While traditional methods such as tithing and fundraising campaigns have long been used, there is growing evidence that unconventional methods of generosity can have a profound impact. In this article, we'll explore three unique ways churches can inspire and cultivate a culture of generosity.

"General Fund" and “Tithes” are the most common designations churches use to support day-to-day operations like staff salaries, facilities maintenance, and outreach programs. 

These things, while perhaps not as tangible or inspiring as, say, digging a well in Somalia, are crucial. They ARE the cost of doing good. 

Discover seven practical ways church leaders can strengthen church finances, build resilience, and fund ministry with wisdom before financial challenges arise.