| God vs. Money: Winning Strategies in the Combat Zone Contributor(s): Christopher, J. Clif (Author) |
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ISBN: 150186811X ISBN-13: 9781501868115 Publisher: Abingdon Press OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Leadership & Mentoring - Religion | Christian Living - Stewardship & Giving |
| LCCN: 2018275321 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.5" W x 8.3" (0.35 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: God and Money both make a lot of promises. God keeps all of God's promises, while Money keeps none. However, Money has better advertising, and we keep falling for it. Here's how to turn that trend around in your life and in the lives of those you lead. Get practical, up-to-date, expert advice on fundraising--one of the biggest challenges facing church and not-for-profit leaders. Chapters include: 1. The Realities of the Situation 2. The Preacher Must Be the Leader 3. A Theology of Giving - Why We Do It 4. Preach It 5. Competing Is Not a Dirty Word 6. Start Now and Don't Quit 7. You Have to Have a Budget 8. Basic Fundraising Principles 9. Making the Ask 10. Big Money - Capital Campaigns 11. Succeeding in a Capital Campaign 12. Easy Money - Planned Giving 13. Building, Banking and Bonds |
Contributor Bio(s): Christopher, J. Clif: - " Christopher founded the Horizons Stewardship Company in 1992 following a challenging career in pastoral ministry. He serves as the company's CEO to this day. In his twenty years as a pastor, he led numerous major building and capital campaigns. Since founding Horizons, he and his strategists have led consultations in over 2,000 churches, conferences, synods and diocese in all phases of building, finance, and church growth raising billions of dollars for ministry. Christopher is a certified church growth consultant and has earned the coveted title CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive). In 1995, he was given the National Circuit Rider Award by the United Methodist Church for outstanding leadership in developing vital congregations. He has personally worked in over 42 states and is a frequent speaker at stewardship seminars around the country. He is the co-author of the book Holy Smoke, the author of Not Your Parents' Offering Plate, Whose Offering Plate Is It?, Rich Church - Poor Church and The Church Money Manual. Dr. Bill Easum, noted consultant and author, said, "No one knows more about local church stewardship than Clif Christopher." Mega church pastor, Adam Hamilton said, "When I have a stewardship question, I call Clif Christopher." Foundation director, David Atkins said, "Clif is one of the most effective communicators in the field of church fundraising today." Author and highly successful pastor, Mike Slaughter said, "Clif Christopher is one of the top authorities on church finance and stewardship in America." Abingdon Press has described him as "The leading voice of finance and stewardship in the Christian Church." |