Major Gift Strategy for K-12 Christian Schools. Do you have one?
I recently led a workshop for Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA) titled Kingdom Building Capital; Redefining Capital...
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Alan Wildes
May 282 min read
Can you define generous?
I was recently on a Zoom call with a young pastor 2 years into leading a church plant. We were talking about the financial situation at...
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Alan Wildes
May 102 min read
3 Don’ts During the Offering
If you have read anything I or Generis has written in the past 10 years you know we are very passionate about the offering moment. Read...
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Alan Wildes
May 12 min read
Beyond General Conference: Creating A Culture of Generosity
It doesn't matter if your church has already made the decision to stay UMC or not. General Conference will impact giving...
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Alan Wildes
Apr 183 min read
The Oxygen Mask Church?
If you have ever flown you know the line in the safety speech “Before assisting anyone else around you, please properly place the oxygen...
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Alan Wildes
Apr 82 min read
Uniting Engagement & Generosity
In my journey of nearly a quarter-century in the realm of fostering generosity, I've encountered an unwavering truth: true generosity...
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Alan Wildes
Jan 161 min read
Rethinking Church Metrics in 2024 🚀
In the wake of 2020, churches experienced a collective reset – a transformative shift that reshaped perspectives and priorities....
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Alan Wildes
Jan 102 min read
Generosity at the Waffle House
In the transition from Nashville to NYC, my adult son, Jackson, and I shared a lunch that turned into a deep reminder of the lasting...
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Alan Wildes
Jan 22 min read
Celebrate 2023
You have probably heard the saying, “You cultivate what you celebrate.” So, if you want to cultivate generous givers in your church then...
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Alan Wildes
Dec 19, 20232 min read
One Thing Every Pastor Must Do This December
It’s no secret that December giving in churches is the highest of any month. There is no reason to hide it or apologize for it; it is a...
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Alan Wildes
Jan 26, 20232 min read
Post Pandemic Generosity
I have fielded the question many times over the last two years: "Alan, how has the pandemic affected your work?" No matter if you are in...
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Alan Wildes
Jun 21, 20222 min read
3 Steps Your Finance Committee Should Take in June.
Every church should have a Finance Committee AND a Generosity Team. Here are three steps your Finance/Generosity Committees should take now.
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Alan Wildes
Dec 21, 20212 min read
What will your church be known for in a post-Covid world?
What will your church be known for in a post-covid world?
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Alan Wildes
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Measuring Church Success in 2022
How are local churches going to measure success since people are clearly not coming back the way we anticipated?
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Alan Wildes
Nov 29, 20213 min read
5 Questions Church Leaders Should Be Asking This December
“Covid will give every church in America the opportunity to do ministry differently.” Since March 2020 every single church leader I have...
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Alan Wildes
Jul 21, 20213 min read
3 Reasons To Have An Intentional Fall Stewardship Campaign
Thousands of churches conduct the annual stewardship campaign in the fall of every year. Many mainline churches as well as...
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Alan Wildes
Jul 14, 202121 min read
Colonial Church Case Study
Colonial Church, a Congregational fellowship roughly 70 years old, assessed its assets and discerned how to marry two of its s
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Alan Wildes
Jun 30, 20217 min read
How to talk to your Fiancee/significant other about money.
Today’s post is specially written for engaged or seriously dating couples. A free budget guide is included below. According to this...
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Alan Wildes
Jun 10, 20213 min read
What does a generosity initiative do for your church, really?
In 20201, churches all around the country will turn the corner from a pandemic and get to raise money for exciting projects. They’ll take...
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Alan Wildes
Mar 10, 20212 min read
Cause For Celebration
There are many reasons to celebrate the process of a capital campaign. If you meet your goal and raise all of the funds you were hoping...
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