{"id":8151,"date":"2012-12-03T21:52:06","date_gmt":"2012-12-04T05:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sharefaithblog.wpengine.com\/?p=8151"},"modified":"2021-02-26T17:09:31","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T22:09:31","slug":"5-ways-giving-church-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sharefaith.com\/blog\/2012\/12\/5-ways-giving-church-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Become A Giving Church"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas is about\u00a0giving.\u00a0<\/em>After all, that’s the very essence of what Christ did. He made the incredible sacrifice of his very life to save us. This in itself is enough inspiration to challenge us to become abundant givers all the time, and not just during the festive season. We put together five ways your church can become a giving church, during Christmas and beyond.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s face it. Giving is tough. Of course, we all want <\/em>to give, but it\u2019s hard because we just don\u2019t know how. <\/em>Maybe we\u2019re just loaded with stress, with financial burdens, and with trying to manage our own busy lives. Giving seems out of the question. That\u2019s understandable. Life isn\u2019t easy. We won\u2019t become any more likely to give just by reading another guilt-inducing article on the topic. What we need is a plan.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Teach your people about giving.<\/strong><\/p>\n

First, get immersed in the concept of giving. Scripture is exploding with the giving message. From the Old Testament on, we watch a giving God who expects generous giving from his people. As you soak yourself in these Scriptures, you will feel your heart turn from greediness<\/a> to giving. As you teach these passages, your people will catch the vision. With this vision you will be a congregation on fire, prepared to live a giving life.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Budget giving into your finances.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Giving is going to cost someone something. That\u2019s why you need to put giving in your budget. Keep in mind that giving isn\u2019t just a money thing. Giving will also require time, effort, and other resources. Plan on it. Give it.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Schedule giving in to your calendar.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s one thing to give money. It\u2019s quite another thing to give of your time. True giving isn\u2019t merely a financial transaction. It\u2019s an act of love that is rooted deep within our faith, and fueled by our passion for God. Giving takes time. Take specific action to write down when, where, and how you\u2019re going to give.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Practice giving.<\/strong><\/p>\n

They say that after doing something thirty times it becomes a habit. If it\u2019s true, resolve to fill your day with at least one effort of giving. Do it \u2014 whatever it might be. It should be a selfless act that has value to someone. Start right now. For the next 30 days, choose one small thing to do for someone each day. Hopefully by the New Year, your giving will have become a life-changing habit.\u00a0As the New Year begins, pick a single organization to support, and keep on giving.<\/p>\n

5. Give Jesus.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In all your giving, give Jesus. He is the priceless treasure that we celebrate at Christmas. When you give a warm meal to a family in need, give it in Jesus\u2019 name, and tell them about the wonderful Savior whom you’re celebrating. When you hand a bowl of soup to a hungry man, give it with the love of Jesus, and tell him how much Christ means to you. When you sign your check, and seal the envelope, ask Jesus to bless the receiver with a true knowledge of him. Giving has true meaning only when it is done in Jesus and for Jesus.<\/p>\n

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