Join our conversation with Kenny Jang, founder and CEO of the Big Click Syndicate and CEO and editor-in-chief of Church Tech Today, as we explore what it takes to cultivate and sustain a generous church. Kenny shares his personal journey from almost becoming a pastor to leveraging digital communication to help churches accomplish their mission and become more generous.

Kenny shares his three-part framework on cultivating generosity, practical advice on normalizing money discussions, building effective donor relationships, and identifying different levels of donors in your church. He underscores the importance of engaging volunteers and building meaningful connections, offering stories from his own experiences that beautifully illustrate these concepts. We also tackle the often-neglected topic of external funding and dive deep into ways to build trust and respect between the church and its donors.

By embracing technology, churches can create more impactful services and further their reach. Kenny walks us through the potential of AI in the church space, making the case for the power of technology in spreading the Gospel. He shares his experiences in the Facebook community, AI for Church Leaders, where hundreds are learning and exchanging notes on leveraging AI in ministry. As we wrap up our conversation, Kenny leaves us with ideas on maximizing the impact of year-end giving campaigns and where to find him online. Don't miss this conversation that will leave you with practical generosity strategies you can implement in your church right away.

Are your church's marketing dollars being maximized, or wasted? Bart Blair joins us on the podcast to share how churches can level up their digital communication game and stop wasting precious financial resources.

Bart is a digital marketing coach with Missional Marketing, who crossed over from the world of theater and music to help churches tune their marketing engines. On this episode, we explore the three rings of communication that Missional Marketing uses, diving into lead generation marketing and learning how to target different church audiences. We also tackle what effective communication looks like, and how your church might be missing out on $10,000 of free digital advertising!

Connect with Bart:
Need help building a digital marketing strategy for your church? Connect with Bart at www.missionalmarketing.com and click "Schedule an Appointment"!

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Imagine leading a church in the midst of a devastating wildfire, grappling with the emotionally charged process of staff layoffs, and battling the financial and logistical challenges of a pandemic. That's the reality that our guest, Pastor Jim Sheldon of Mission Church in Ventura, California, navigated with courage, humility, and a steadfast faith. Join us as Pastor Jim shares his extraordinary journey, the highs and the lows, from his career switch from a loan officer to pastor, to his leadership during the Thomas Fires of 2017, where Mission Church transformed into a hub for disaster relief efforts.

When disaster strikes, how do you connect those yearning to help with those desperately needing it? Pastor Jim gives us an inside look into this process, revealing how Mission Church morphed from a shelter into a distribution center in the blink of an eye. He recounts the poignant story of church closures and layoffs, managing the emotional fallout with grace, and nurturing resilience within the church community. We also discuss the practicalities of launching a new campus and the financial logistics involved.

In the midst of crisis and change, how does one maintain a "church planting mentality" when it comes to stewardship of resources? Pastor Jim's thoughts might change your approach to your church's finances. He also shares how Mission Church pivoted their financial strategies and staff management during the pandemic. Through an inspiring journey of faith and leadership, Pastor Jim imparts lessons on leadership, stewardship, and resilience. So, lean in and listen as we navigate this enlightening conversation with Pastor Jim Sheldon.

How do we navigate the money conversation in church? Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Pastor Chad Benson about this very issue. Pastor Chad shares his journey from insecurity around discussing money to leading Lifegate Church into year-over-year growth in generosity.

We explore the launch of his podcast "We've All Been There", co-hosted with Max Striplin, as they aim to bring relatable content to church leadership and reveal the reality behind successes and failures.

The episode also uncovers the value of trust in financial relationships, the power of efficient, flexible budgeting and the crucial role these factors have played in Lifegate Church's financial stewardship. Pastor Chad offers insightful advice on implementing checks and balances, reinforcing the importance of integrity in money management. We also discuss the process of creating a culture of generosity, teaching people to give, and how these elements can form an integral part of discipleship.

Moving into the realm of church expansion and financial stewardship, Pastor Chad shares his experience with Lifegate’s building expansion. We touch on the parable of the talents, which gives us insights on being faithful stewards of the resources God has given us. Pastor Chad's journey of fostering a culture of generosity at Lifegate Church serves as an inspiration for his congregants to take steps in generosity. So, get ready for an enlightening conversation on church leadership, finances, and overcoming insecurities. Trust me; you won't want to miss this.


Connect with Pastor Chad

Podcast: We've All Been There

Facebook: @pastor.chad.benson
Instagram: @chadbenson

Visit Lifegate Church in Burleson, TX!

Simple Isn't Always Easy - Todd Bright

Welcome to Episode 22 of the Mission Driven Budget Podcast!

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Connect with Todd:

Email: todd@thebrightcpa.com
Todd's LinkedIn: Todd Bright
Check out Bright and Associates, LLC online!

Excellence Before Expansion - Josh & Leslie Brown

Welcome to Episode 21 of the Mission Driven Budget Podcast!

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Connect with Pastors Josh & Leslie

Josh's Instagram: @joshandrewbrown
Leslie's Instagram: @elleannbrown
Overflow's Instagram: @overflowdfw

Visit Overflow Church in Grand Prairie, TX!

We've Always Done It That Way - Kody Woodard

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Mission Driven Budget Podcast!

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Connect with Pastor Kody

Instagram: @kody_woodard
Facebook: kody.woodard.3

Visit Renovation Church in Gallatin, TN!

Links from the Show

Book Recommendation: Don't Say "$#%&X" In Church! by Bo Chancey

Jesus, Marketing, and Door Handles - Kurian Babykutty

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Mission Driven Budget Podcast!

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Connect with Kurian

LinkedIn: @kurianbk

Visit 40parables.com!