How Changing Your Perspective About Money Can Unleash Generosity in Your Church

What if everything you know about the connection between church and money is wrong?

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What if everything you know about the connection between church and money is wrong?

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What if everything you know about the connection between church and money is wrong?

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How Changing Your Perspective About Money Can Unleash Generosity in Your Church

What if everything you know about the connection between church and money is wrong?

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Generosity
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January 11, 2019
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Jesse Wisnewski

What if everything you know about the connection between church and money is wrong?

What if your approach to building a generous church culture is based on a shaky foundation?

Many church leaders believe that talking about money in church has to be uncomfortable—that there’s no other option.

They dread the idea of asking people for money because they are concerned about what those people will think.

In order to unleash generosity in your church, you’ll need to move away from this old perspective. And to help you do that, here are three changes you’ll need to make in your beliefs about God, yourself, and money.

#1. It’s not about the money

Why does God talk about money so often in the Bible?

Is it because he’s broke and needs a helping hand?

Far from it.

God owns everything (Ex. 19:5).

God doesn’t need anything, which means church giving is not about giving per se.

Giving is one part of growing as a disciple of Christ, which leads me to the next point.

#2. Giving is about discipleship

If God doesn’t need our money, then why should we give?

Simple: there’s a direct correlation between our faith and the way we handle our money. In the words of Jesus, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34).

When it comes to money, we will either worship wealth or worship with our wealth.

From the seduction of success to the lure of lust, many things in the world vie for our affection and devotion. But the most dangerous idol we face is money (Matt. 6:24).

In leading your church to become generous givers, you can help them make the connection between their faith and money.

#3. Money is a vehicle

In The Giver and the Gift, coauthor Peter Greer shared, “Christ’s Kingdom is the true aim; money is a vehicle, not the ultimate objective.”

In your church, you have financial needs. You have to pay a mortgage or rent, utility bills, and staff salaries among other things. But that doesn’t mean you need to chase after money to meet those needs.

God is building your church, and he will provide the financial resources he needs to accomplish his work.

As you lead people to become generous givers, you are driving them to participate in God’s work through your church. Encourage your church to participate in God’s work.

How to change your perspective about money

You can’t lead others in building a culture of generosity in your church if you haven’t developed a habit of generosity yourself. So, use the following questions to evaluate your own attitudes toward giving as a way of participating in God’s kingdom.

  1. Do you expect God to be thankful when you give? Do you behave as if he needs your help?
  2. Where are you currently in danger of worshiping your wealth rather than worshiping with your wealth?
  3. How satisfied do you feel about your current level of contribution to the work and mission of your church? Why?

Ready to make a change?

Download Unleash Generosity for free today!

AUTHOR

Jesse Wisnewski likes to think of himself as one part marketer, one part team builder, and equal parts family man. He has held marketing roles at PhoneBurner, Tithe.ly, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, B&H Publishing Group, and a large nonprofit. When he's not immersed in marketing, he's chasing around his kids with his wife, grilling, exercising, and trying to be active members of their local church, as well.

What if everything you know about the connection between church and money is wrong?

What if your approach to building a generous church culture is based on a shaky foundation?

Many church leaders believe that talking about money in church has to be uncomfortable—that there’s no other option.

They dread the idea of asking people for money because they are concerned about what those people will think.

In order to unleash generosity in your church, you’ll need to move away from this old perspective. And to help you do that, here are three changes you’ll need to make in your beliefs about God, yourself, and money.

#1. It’s not about the money

Why does God talk about money so often in the Bible?

Is it because he’s broke and needs a helping hand?

Far from it.

God owns everything (Ex. 19:5).

God doesn’t need anything, which means church giving is not about giving per se.

Giving is one part of growing as a disciple of Christ, which leads me to the next point.

#2. Giving is about discipleship

If God doesn’t need our money, then why should we give?

Simple: there’s a direct correlation between our faith and the way we handle our money. In the words of Jesus, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34).

When it comes to money, we will either worship wealth or worship with our wealth.

From the seduction of success to the lure of lust, many things in the world vie for our affection and devotion. But the most dangerous idol we face is money (Matt. 6:24).

In leading your church to become generous givers, you can help them make the connection between their faith and money.

#3. Money is a vehicle

In The Giver and the Gift, coauthor Peter Greer shared, “Christ’s Kingdom is the true aim; money is a vehicle, not the ultimate objective.”

In your church, you have financial needs. You have to pay a mortgage or rent, utility bills, and staff salaries among other things. But that doesn’t mean you need to chase after money to meet those needs.

God is building your church, and he will provide the financial resources he needs to accomplish his work.

As you lead people to become generous givers, you are driving them to participate in God’s work through your church. Encourage your church to participate in God’s work.

How to change your perspective about money

You can’t lead others in building a culture of generosity in your church if you haven’t developed a habit of generosity yourself. So, use the following questions to evaluate your own attitudes toward giving as a way of participating in God’s kingdom.

  1. Do you expect God to be thankful when you give? Do you behave as if he needs your help?
  2. Where are you currently in danger of worshiping your wealth rather than worshiping with your wealth?
  3. How satisfied do you feel about your current level of contribution to the work and mission of your church? Why?

Ready to make a change?

Download Unleash Generosity for free today!

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AUTHOR

Jesse Wisnewski likes to think of himself as one part marketer, one part team builder, and equal parts family man. He has held marketing roles at PhoneBurner, Tithe.ly, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, B&H Publishing Group, and a large nonprofit. When he's not immersed in marketing, he's chasing around his kids with his wife, grilling, exercising, and trying to be active members of their local church, as well.

What if everything you know about the connection between church and money is wrong?

What if your approach to building a generous church culture is based on a shaky foundation?

Many church leaders believe that talking about money in church has to be uncomfortable—that there’s no other option.

They dread the idea of asking people for money because they are concerned about what those people will think.

In order to unleash generosity in your church, you’ll need to move away from this old perspective. And to help you do that, here are three changes you’ll need to make in your beliefs about God, yourself, and money.

#1. It’s not about the money

Why does God talk about money so often in the Bible?

Is it because he’s broke and needs a helping hand?

Far from it.

God owns everything (Ex. 19:5).

God doesn’t need anything, which means church giving is not about giving per se.

Giving is one part of growing as a disciple of Christ, which leads me to the next point.

#2. Giving is about discipleship

If God doesn’t need our money, then why should we give?

Simple: there’s a direct correlation between our faith and the way we handle our money. In the words of Jesus, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34).

When it comes to money, we will either worship wealth or worship with our wealth.

From the seduction of success to the lure of lust, many things in the world vie for our affection and devotion. But the most dangerous idol we face is money (Matt. 6:24).

In leading your church to become generous givers, you can help them make the connection between their faith and money.

#3. Money is a vehicle

In The Giver and the Gift, coauthor Peter Greer shared, “Christ’s Kingdom is the true aim; money is a vehicle, not the ultimate objective.”

In your church, you have financial needs. You have to pay a mortgage or rent, utility bills, and staff salaries among other things. But that doesn’t mean you need to chase after money to meet those needs.

God is building your church, and he will provide the financial resources he needs to accomplish his work.

As you lead people to become generous givers, you are driving them to participate in God’s work through your church. Encourage your church to participate in God’s work.

How to change your perspective about money

You can’t lead others in building a culture of generosity in your church if you haven’t developed a habit of generosity yourself. So, use the following questions to evaluate your own attitudes toward giving as a way of participating in God’s kingdom.

  1. Do you expect God to be thankful when you give? Do you behave as if he needs your help?
  2. Where are you currently in danger of worshiping your wealth rather than worshiping with your wealth?
  3. How satisfied do you feel about your current level of contribution to the work and mission of your church? Why?

Ready to make a change?

Download Unleash Generosity for free today!

VIDEO transcript

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What if everything you know about the connection between church and money is wrong?

What if your approach to building a generous church culture is based on a shaky foundation?

Many church leaders believe that talking about money in church has to be uncomfortable—that there’s no other option.

They dread the idea of asking people for money because they are concerned about what those people will think.

In order to unleash generosity in your church, you’ll need to move away from this old perspective. And to help you do that, here are three changes you’ll need to make in your beliefs about God, yourself, and money.

#1. It’s not about the money

Why does God talk about money so often in the Bible?

Is it because he’s broke and needs a helping hand?

Far from it.

God owns everything (Ex. 19:5).

God doesn’t need anything, which means church giving is not about giving per se.

Giving is one part of growing as a disciple of Christ, which leads me to the next point.

#2. Giving is about discipleship

If God doesn’t need our money, then why should we give?

Simple: there’s a direct correlation between our faith and the way we handle our money. In the words of Jesus, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34).

When it comes to money, we will either worship wealth or worship with our wealth.

From the seduction of success to the lure of lust, many things in the world vie for our affection and devotion. But the most dangerous idol we face is money (Matt. 6:24).

In leading your church to become generous givers, you can help them make the connection between their faith and money.

#3. Money is a vehicle

In The Giver and the Gift, coauthor Peter Greer shared, “Christ’s Kingdom is the true aim; money is a vehicle, not the ultimate objective.”

In your church, you have financial needs. You have to pay a mortgage or rent, utility bills, and staff salaries among other things. But that doesn’t mean you need to chase after money to meet those needs.

God is building your church, and he will provide the financial resources he needs to accomplish his work.

As you lead people to become generous givers, you are driving them to participate in God’s work through your church. Encourage your church to participate in God’s work.

How to change your perspective about money

You can’t lead others in building a culture of generosity in your church if you haven’t developed a habit of generosity yourself. So, use the following questions to evaluate your own attitudes toward giving as a way of participating in God’s kingdom.

  1. Do you expect God to be thankful when you give? Do you behave as if he needs your help?
  2. Where are you currently in danger of worshiping your wealth rather than worshiping with your wealth?
  3. How satisfied do you feel about your current level of contribution to the work and mission of your church? Why?

Ready to make a change?

Download Unleash Generosity for free today!

AUTHOR

Jesse Wisnewski likes to think of himself as one part marketer, one part team builder, and equal parts family man. He has held marketing roles at PhoneBurner, Tithe.ly, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, B&H Publishing Group, and a large nonprofit. When he's not immersed in marketing, he's chasing around his kids with his wife, grilling, exercising, and trying to be active members of their local church, as well.

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What if everything you know about the connection between church and money is wrong?

What if everything you know about the connection between church and money is wrong?

What if your approach to building a generous church culture is based on a shaky foundation?

Many church leaders believe that talking about money in church has to be uncomfortable—that there’s no other option.

They dread the idea of asking people for money because they are concerned about what those people will think.

In order to unleash generosity in your church, you’ll need to move away from this old perspective. And to help you do that, here are three changes you’ll need to make in your beliefs about God, yourself, and money.

#1. It’s not about the money

Why does God talk about money so often in the Bible?

Is it because he’s broke and needs a helping hand?

Far from it.

God owns everything (Ex. 19:5).

God doesn’t need anything, which means church giving is not about giving per se.

Giving is one part of growing as a disciple of Christ, which leads me to the next point.

#2. Giving is about discipleship

If God doesn’t need our money, then why should we give?

Simple: there’s a direct correlation between our faith and the way we handle our money. In the words of Jesus, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34).

When it comes to money, we will either worship wealth or worship with our wealth.

From the seduction of success to the lure of lust, many things in the world vie for our affection and devotion. But the most dangerous idol we face is money (Matt. 6:24).

In leading your church to become generous givers, you can help them make the connection between their faith and money.

#3. Money is a vehicle

In The Giver and the Gift, coauthor Peter Greer shared, “Christ’s Kingdom is the true aim; money is a vehicle, not the ultimate objective.”

In your church, you have financial needs. You have to pay a mortgage or rent, utility bills, and staff salaries among other things. But that doesn’t mean you need to chase after money to meet those needs.

God is building your church, and he will provide the financial resources he needs to accomplish his work.

As you lead people to become generous givers, you are driving them to participate in God’s work through your church. Encourage your church to participate in God’s work.

How to change your perspective about money

You can’t lead others in building a culture of generosity in your church if you haven’t developed a habit of generosity yourself. So, use the following questions to evaluate your own attitudes toward giving as a way of participating in God’s kingdom.

  1. Do you expect God to be thankful when you give? Do you behave as if he needs your help?
  2. Where are you currently in danger of worshiping your wealth rather than worshiping with your wealth?
  3. How satisfied do you feel about your current level of contribution to the work and mission of your church? Why?

Ready to make a change?

Download Unleash Generosity for free today!

What if everything you know about the connection between church and money is wrong?

What if your approach to building a generous church culture is based on a shaky foundation?

Many church leaders believe that talking about money in church has to be uncomfortable—that there’s no other option.

They dread the idea of asking people for money because they are concerned about what those people will think.

In order to unleash generosity in your church, you’ll need to move away from this old perspective. And to help you do that, here are three changes you’ll need to make in your beliefs about God, yourself, and money.

#1. It’s not about the money

Why does God talk about money so often in the Bible?

Is it because he’s broke and needs a helping hand?

Far from it.

God owns everything (Ex. 19:5).

God doesn’t need anything, which means church giving is not about giving per se.

Giving is one part of growing as a disciple of Christ, which leads me to the next point.

#2. Giving is about discipleship

If God doesn’t need our money, then why should we give?

Simple: there’s a direct correlation between our faith and the way we handle our money. In the words of Jesus, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34).

When it comes to money, we will either worship wealth or worship with our wealth.

From the seduction of success to the lure of lust, many things in the world vie for our affection and devotion. But the most dangerous idol we face is money (Matt. 6:24).

In leading your church to become generous givers, you can help them make the connection between their faith and money.

#3. Money is a vehicle

In The Giver and the Gift, coauthor Peter Greer shared, “Christ’s Kingdom is the true aim; money is a vehicle, not the ultimate objective.”

In your church, you have financial needs. You have to pay a mortgage or rent, utility bills, and staff salaries among other things. But that doesn’t mean you need to chase after money to meet those needs.

God is building your church, and he will provide the financial resources he needs to accomplish his work.

As you lead people to become generous givers, you are driving them to participate in God’s work through your church. Encourage your church to participate in God’s work.

How to change your perspective about money

You can’t lead others in building a culture of generosity in your church if you haven’t developed a habit of generosity yourself. So, use the following questions to evaluate your own attitudes toward giving as a way of participating in God’s kingdom.

  1. Do you expect God to be thankful when you give? Do you behave as if he needs your help?
  2. Where are you currently in danger of worshiping your wealth rather than worshiping with your wealth?
  3. How satisfied do you feel about your current level of contribution to the work and mission of your church? Why?

Ready to make a change?

Download Unleash Generosity for free today!

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What if everything you know about the connection between church and money is wrong?

What if your approach to building a generous church culture is based on a shaky foundation?

Many church leaders believe that talking about money in church has to be uncomfortable—that there’s no other option.

They dread the idea of asking people for money because they are concerned about what those people will think.

In order to unleash generosity in your church, you’ll need to move away from this old perspective. And to help you do that, here are three changes you’ll need to make in your beliefs about God, yourself, and money.

#1. It’s not about the money

Why does God talk about money so often in the Bible?

Is it because he’s broke and needs a helping hand?

Far from it.

God owns everything (Ex. 19:5).

God doesn’t need anything, which means church giving is not about giving per se.

Giving is one part of growing as a disciple of Christ, which leads me to the next point.

#2. Giving is about discipleship

If God doesn’t need our money, then why should we give?

Simple: there’s a direct correlation between our faith and the way we handle our money. In the words of Jesus, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34).

When it comes to money, we will either worship wealth or worship with our wealth.

From the seduction of success to the lure of lust, many things in the world vie for our affection and devotion. But the most dangerous idol we face is money (Matt. 6:24).

In leading your church to become generous givers, you can help them make the connection between their faith and money.

#3. Money is a vehicle

In The Giver and the Gift, coauthor Peter Greer shared, “Christ’s Kingdom is the true aim; money is a vehicle, not the ultimate objective.”

In your church, you have financial needs. You have to pay a mortgage or rent, utility bills, and staff salaries among other things. But that doesn’t mean you need to chase after money to meet those needs.

God is building your church, and he will provide the financial resources he needs to accomplish his work.

As you lead people to become generous givers, you are driving them to participate in God’s work through your church. Encourage your church to participate in God’s work.

How to change your perspective about money

You can’t lead others in building a culture of generosity in your church if you haven’t developed a habit of generosity yourself. So, use the following questions to evaluate your own attitudes toward giving as a way of participating in God’s kingdom.

  1. Do you expect God to be thankful when you give? Do you behave as if he needs your help?
  2. Where are you currently in danger of worshiping your wealth rather than worshiping with your wealth?
  3. How satisfied do you feel about your current level of contribution to the work and mission of your church? Why?

Ready to make a change?

Download Unleash Generosity for free today!

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