Category Archives: Money Management

“Our church is financially broke”

Posted on January 28, 2020 by danserns

Every church goes through lean times financially. Four years ago it was our turn.1 Our church treasurer came to me with the bad news. “Pastor, as you know, we have been falling behind on our bills each month for several … Continue reading →

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Goal Setting & Accomplishment – Ministry Models

Posted on November 22, 2016 by danserns

Join us Wednesday December 7, 2016 at 1pm Central Time as we discuss Goal Setting & Accomplishment on our Ministry Models Teleconference. Call 515-604-9000; Access Code 540330 Here are 3 Ministry Models to set goals and accomplish them that I have found helpful. Feel … Continue reading →

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Shifting Your Focus to Increase Tithe & Offerings

Posted on May 10, 2015 by danserns

12 Tips that Have Helped Us How can you help more people be financially faithful in returning tithe and giving offerings? Here’s what’s worked for us (tithe almost double, local church budget up 50% over the past three years), including … Continue reading →

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Why Not Try This…? Raise Funds for Your Mission Trip

Posted on March 28, 2013 by danserns

I’ve had the privilege of helping mobilize more than 2,500 people in going on short-term mission trips. And I’ve found that almost anyone from a developed country who really wants to go and is willing to make personal sacrifices to … Continue reading →

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Why Not Try This? …Teach Your Children Money Management

Posted on March 31, 2012 by danserns

Recently Radio Talk Show Host and Financial Guru Dave Ramsey tweeted “Teach your kids how to handle money or they will live in your basement forever” (January 17, 2013). Perhaps he was referring to the fact that nearly 60% Of Parents … Continue reading →

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WHAT WORKS FOR ME… in Having Fun With My Family

Posted on November 30, 2004 by danserns

Cleveland Hobdy III, Love of Life District (Federal Way, WA) “When we couldn’t find time or money for a vacation we had a “camping trip” in our own back yard! When we can afford a vacation we like to go … Continue reading →

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