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Why Is Giving Declining? What the Data Reveals About Generosity and Discipleship
Giving among evangelical Christians has declined since 2020, but the story is bigger than dollars. Leo Sabo and researcher Ron Sellers explore what the data reveals about tithing, spiritual engagement, and why generosity belongs at the center of discipleship.
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.
What Church Giving Data Reveals: Participation Is Up, But Something Is Missing
What does church giving data reveal about the health of discipleship? Leo Sabo and DeWayne McNally of MortarStone unpack encouraging participation trends alongside concerns about giver retention, declining median gifts, and overreliance on a small group of donors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reasons Your People Aren't Giving and What You Can Do About It
Why do so many church members give little or nothing? Leo Sabo talks with Dave Briggs, Stewardship Director at Central Christian Church, about insights from his year-long study and practical ways church leaders can respond with greater clarity, care, and discipleship.
The Real Facts About Generosity In The Church
What do current giving trends reveal about the health and future of generosity in the church? Leo Sabo explores MortarStone’s 2023 Annual Generosity Report, helping church leaders understand meaningful shifts in giving and how they can help people grow in commitment to God and His Kingdom.
2023 Stewardship Survey - Findings and Recommendations
What are churches facing as they seek to disciple people in stewardship and generosity? CSN and Vision 2 unpack findings from the 2023 Stewardship Survey, sharing recommendations, resources, and practical direction for strengthening your ministry efforts.
Economic Uncertainty and Its Impact on Church Giving
Economic pressure changes how people make financial decisions, including where they give. Leo Sabo and Carl Tierney of Vision 2 explore what giving data reveals and how churches can respond through clearer communication and stronger financial discipleship.
Beyond the Metrics: Why Giving Data Matters to the Ministry of the Church
Should pastors know what their congregation gives? Leo Sabo talks with stewardship minister and Generis consultant Ken Schafer about the why, who, and what of giving data—and how the right metrics can support healthier ministry and generosity discipleship.
Inaugural Stewardship Survey 2022 - Findings and Recommendations
Post-pandemic changes in attendance, giving, and digital engagement have reshaped stewardship ministry. CSN and Vision 2 unpack their inaugural Stewardship Survey, offering recommendations for intentional strategy, financial discipleship, communication, giving data, leadership ownership, and digital-first ministry.
The Next Big Thing in Stewardship Ministry
The future of stewardship ministry is not another seasonal appeal—it is a lasting culture of generosity. This episode explores changing expectations around giving, the need for impact-focused communication, and why financial discipleship must shape every part of a church’s stewardship strategy.
The Power of Analytics to Help You Disciple Your People
Giving data is more than a financial metric—it can help leaders care for people. Leo Sabo and Vinnie Hu of Hoboken Grace Church discuss how analytics reveal giving patterns, celebrate spiritual growth, identify ministry opportunities, and strengthen financial discipleship.
What Do You Do When There's a Drop in Giving at Your Church?
When long-term church giving suddenly declined, Crossroads Church looked beyond the numbers. Rob Seddon and Kirsten Schwartz share how valuing givers, improving infrastructure, and prioritizing generosity discipleship shaped their response.
Measuring the Impact of Your Ministry Programs
High attendance does not always mean a program is creating change. Leo Sabo and David Thompson share four ways to measure stewardship ministry impact and use what you learn to improve programs, serve people well, and encourage lasting growth.