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The Most Under-Discipled People in Your Church (And Why It Costs You)
Business owners and marketplace leaders are often seen as financial supporters rather than people who need intentional discipleship. Leo Sabo and Chad Everett explore how churches can equip them to steward their work, influence, and resources for Kingdom impact.
From Data to Discipleship: How Churches Build Generous People
How can churches turn generosity data into meaningful discipleship? Leo Sabo and DeWayne McNally of MortarStone discuss practical ways to guide people from a first gift to lifelong generosity through biblical teaching, intentional encouragement, and a year-round stewardship strategy.
Bridging Faith and Finance: The Mission of 316 Financial
What does it look like to connect faith and finance in everyday life? Leo Sabo talks with Rey Feliciano of 316 Financial about financial discipleship, responsible lending, generosity, and helping churches prepare for financial conversations that support their mission.
Transforming Fundraising with Biblical Wisdom with Dr. Russell James - Part 3
How can ministries approach fundraising as a meaningful part of discipleship? Leo Sabo and Dr. Russell James discuss biblical principles for engaging donors, stewarding non-cash gifts, encouraging impact investing, and helping people experience the joy of using their wealth for good works.
Transforming Fundraising with Biblical Wisdom with Dr. Russell James - Part 2
How can ministries help Christians enjoy wealth through good works and generosity? Leo Sabo and Dr. Russell James discuss biblical fundraising, non-cash gifts, wealth sharing, donor relationships, and creating meaningful opportunities for Kingdom impact.
Transforming Fundraising with Biblical Wisdom with Dr. Russell James - Part 1
What is the biblical foundation for fundraising? In Part 1, Leo Sabo and Dr. Russell James explore how ministries can approach wealth holders as valued partners in God’s work—not fundraising targets—through relational, gospel-centered generosity.
Innovation with Integrity: How My Well Helps Churches Steward Tech for the Kingdom
How can churches steward their giving technology with greater integrity? Leo Sabo and My Well Ministry founder John Pizaferro discuss transparent pricing, data ownership, donor migration, and redirecting saved processing fees toward ministry and mission.
How to Launch a Stewardship and Generosity Ministry That Sticks
What does it take to build a stewardship and generosity ministry that lasts? Leo Sabo and Jeremy Williams discuss leadership alignment, stewardship champions, personal testimonies, early wins, and practical ways to create lasting momentum in your church.
What Giving Reveals About Spiritual Health And The Opportunities For Discipleship
In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we discuss the importance of stewardship and generosity in churches with guests Danny Stokes and DeWayne McNally. We explore how engagement in giving reflects the spiritual health of a congregation, the significance of understanding different generational motivations for giving, and the role of data in guiding church leaders. You'll also learn the importance of effective communication, pastoral care for lapsed givers, and the development of high-capacity givers as leaders within the church. Ultimately, this conversation will help you transition from a fundraising approach to a discipleship-based approach in church giving.
Discipleship, Trust, and the Future of Church Giving
What will shape the future of church giving? Leo Sabo talks with Andrew Brooks and John Warren of Subsplash about using technology intentionally, communicating with transparency, and integrating generosity into discipleship to build trust and reach younger generations.
Unlocking Generosity in Church Leadership
How can church leaders unlock generosity in their congregations? Leo Sabo and Frank Bealer of Generis explore the theology of giving, transformational generosity, honest money conversations, and practical systems that help churches build a lasting culture of stewardship.
Leveraging Data and Artificial Intelligence to Better Disciple and Care for People
How can churches use data and AI to care for people more effectively? Leo Sabo talks with Rodney Ross of Life.Church about practical ways technology can help ministry leaders identify needs, personalize connection, and deliver timely discipleship support.
How to Create A Transformative Financial Workshop in Your Church
How can churches create financial workshops that lead to lasting change? Leo Sabo and Dr. Shane Enete explore a practical decision-making process that helps congregants apply biblical wisdom to any financial situation—shaping not only financial literacy, but hearts and habits.
Improving Your Financial Coaching Ministry - Small Shifts that Create Large Results
How can a financial coaching ministry create stronger engagement and better outcomes? Leo Sabo and Courtney Markley share practical communication, onboarding, and language strategies that help volunteer coaches reduce no-shows and build meaningful momentum with participants.
Better Budgeting for Greater Impact
How can stronger budgeting lead to greater ministry impact? Leo Sabo and Joseph Plagge of Martus Solutions explore how transparent financial management helps churches steward resources with integrity, build congregational trust, and create a healthier culture of generosity.
Evangelical Giving is Down: What Every Church and Non-Profit Leader Needs to Know
Why is evangelical giving declining, and what should church leaders do next? Leo Sabo talks with Ron Sellers of Grey Matter Research and DeWayne McNally of MortarStone about the data shaping generosity, donor engagement, and practical ways to revitalize stewardship in changing times.
Ministering to Those With Financial Surplus
People with financial surplus face unique spiritual and practical challenges. Leo Sabo and Greg Gless explore how churches can minister to high-capacity individuals and families through intentional discipleship—forming a community marked by purpose, generosity, and faithful stewardship.
Ministering to Those Struggling Financially
How should churches respond when people are struggling financially? Leo Sabo and Gregg Gless explore how ResLife Church’s REAL Life Mentoring ministry combines compassionate financial assistance with practical tools and spiritual discipleship to help people move toward lasting stability.
Insights from The Christian Financial Health Report - Part 2
What does new research reveal about Christians’ financial health? Leo Sabo and Art Rainer unpack insights from the Christian Financial Health Report on generosity, debt, savings, budgeting, retirement, and the opportunity for churches to offer more effective financial discipleship.
Insights from The Christian Financial Health Report
How do Christians think about money and giving? Leo Sabo talks with Art Rainer, founder of the Institute for Financial Health, about findings from the Christian Financial Health Report and what they reveal for churches, financial discipleship, and healthier stewardship habits.