The Generosity Podcast

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Rob Dupree and Michael Baker are joined by Meagan Brown, former pastor of stewardship. During their conversation, they discuss important statistical trends in giving. Best Quotes “Numbers tell a story and they mean something to God.” “Numbers help us look at things through a navigational lens of where […] The post Episode 88: The Most Important Giving Stats that No One Is Measuring appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Rob Dupree and Michael Baker are joined by Matt Henslee, Pastor of Mayhill Baptist Church in New Mexico. During their conversation, they discuss the sustainability of pastoring, especially in the church, for years to come. Best Quotes “Small churches care about the mission of God and care about […] The post Episode 87: Is Pastoring a Sustainable Ministry? appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Chris Abbott, President of Church Growth Agency and former Marketing and Creative Director at Guts Church and Guts Church Network. During their conversation, they discuss using social media for outreach and impact. Best Quotes “Social media is meant to be social. It’s about […] The post Episode 86: Guaranteed Facebook Strategies for Small Churches appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

Note: As we wrap up 2020, we will be revisiting our most popular podcasts of the year. This week we are revisiting our conversation with Gary Montgomery. In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gary Montgomery, Executive Director of Compass-Kentucky. During their conversation, they discuss the tension of needing resources […] The post Episode 52: Talking About Money Without Wearing Out Your Welcome appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

Note: As we wrap up 2020, we will be revisiting our most popular podcasts of the year. This week we are revisiting our conversation with Michael Martin. In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Michael Martin, the President of ECFA, Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability. During their conversation they help […] The post Episode 66: How Financial Health Increases Future Generosity appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

Note: As we wrap up 2020, we will be revisiting our most popular podcasts of the year. This week we are revisiting our conversation with Scott Morton. In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Scott Morton, international funding coach for Navigators, author, trainer, and speaker. During their conversation they discuss […] The post Episode 54: How to Become a Personal Fundraiser appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

Note: As we wrap up 2020, we will be revisiting our most popular podcasts of the year. This week we are revisiting our conversation with John Rinehart. In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by John Rinehart, the Founder and Team Leader of Gospel Patrons. During their conversation they discuss the […] The post Episode 56: How God Uses Business People to Fund Kingdom Vision appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

Note: As we wrap up 2020, we will be revisiting our most popular podcasts of the year. This week we are revisiting our conversation with Zach Terry. In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Zach Terry, Lead Pastor at First Baptist Church Fernandino Beach, FL. During their conversation, they discuss […] The post Episode 45: How Does a Pastor Grow as a Generosity Leader? appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

Note: As we wrap up 2020, we will be revisiting our most popular podcasts of the year. This week we will start with our discussion with Gary Montgomery. In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gary Montgomery, Executive Director of Compass-Kentucky. During their conversation, they discuss helping pastors move beyond […] The post Episode 47: How Can a Pastor Fix His Own Finances, So He Can Lead With More Confidence? appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Rob Dupree and Michael Baker are joined by David King, the Karen Lake Buttrey Director of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving as well as Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies within the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. During their conversation they discuss what statistics say […] The post Episode 85: Best-in-Class Generosity Research Revelations appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Michael Baker, the lead digital fundraising strategist at iDonate. During their conversation they discuss peer-to-peer fundraising and how to navigate it. Best Quotes “The more we can make it easier for the donor, the more likely they are to convert and actually give […] The post Episode 84: GoFundMe, Facebook, and Giving Tuesday Giving Strategies appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Andrew Esparza, the founder of Kingdom Analytics. During their conversation they discuss the topic of big data and how it can be leveraged for kingdom good. Best Quotes “As humans we tend to fear the things we don’t understand.” “When we are working […] The post Episode 83: Using Big Data to Inform Generosity Strategy appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Vance Pitman, the pastor at Hope Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. During their conversation they discuss the power of God’s presence and how His kingdom ushers in generous living. Best Quotes “We all know He is faithful in calling us, what we sometimes […] The post Episode 82: The Presence of God and Generosity appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Nick Newman, Lead Pastor at Propel Church in Mount Pleasant, NC. During their conversation they discuss generosity ministry in the different stages of a church plant and how to start something you can build upon year after year. Best Quotes “When it comes […] The post Episode 81: Generosity Strategy of Propel Church appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Chris Martin, former social media manager. During their conversation they discuss creating a long-term strategy for social media. Best Quotes “The entire Internet is social, not just the social media apps that come to mind.” “How we use the social Internet is revealing […] The post Episode 80: Maximizing Your Virtual and Social Engagement appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Lee Ann Martin, the President of Design373, and Nathan Gaddis, the Ministry Strategist for Design373. During their conversation they discuss why a church brand matters. Best Quotes “When we partner with churches all over the country and we start with social media, everything […] The post Episode 79: Is Your Church Brand Generosity Friendly? appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Brandon Sieben, CEO of Compass Global. During their conversation they discuss global resources, trends, and movements. Best Quotes “We’ve got a huge amount of passion for leadership, and specifically Jesus being the prime example to follow there.” “We need the church to be […] The post Episode 78: What Is Happening In Stewardship Ministry Around the Globe? appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Dino Rizzo, the Executive Director of the Association of Related Churches, also known as ARC. During their conversation they discuss how every church regardless of size, age, or resource depth can serve its city to the highest level. Best Quotes “Every community has […] The post Episode 77: Serving Generosity for Your City appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Jeff Crook, senior pastor of Christ Place Church in Flowery Branch, GA. During their conversation they discuss launching a strategic discipleship pathway for generosity by uniting clear vision language and the five types of givers. Best Quotes “Everything we do is flowing out […] The post Episode 76: Leading the 5 Types of Givers in Your Church appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.

In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Warren Bird, Vice President of Research and Equipping at the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). During their conversation they discuss facts and trends, how to sift through them, and lead with confidence. Best Quotes “My role with the research side is to […] The post Episode 75: The Art of Processing Church Trends appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.