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February 25, 2008
Offering envelopes increase giving
We've talked a lot about stewardship and giving. And I think offering envelopes (yes, I'm biased) are instrumental and critical to any holistic strategy to increase church giving. They are the most proven method to "make the ask" and provide a compelling reminder that each person is responsible for giving a portion of the monetary resources God has given them to provide for the ministry of the local church in which they participate.
Here is one pastor and State Convention president who agrees:
During our annual planning and budgeting, I ran across your article in the September/October 2007 Facts and Trends article that featured LifeWay Envelope Service. I copied the article and handed it to my finance team. We looked at it as an investment that was sure to bring a return. After our first month, we had one of the largest regular offerings we've ever had. We expect to come in about $1,500 more than our weekly average in January 2008. It’s pretty crazy. I would have never thought that mailing offering envelopes to our members would have such an impact on our giving. There is a good chance we could come in over budget! This will be a first in 12 years as a Pastor! I’m a believer.Travis Smalley, Senior Pastor
Lakota Hills Baptist Church in West Chester, OH
Current President, Ohio State Baptist Convention
Posted by bstroup at February 25, 2008 10:35 AM
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