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ADVERTISEMENT FAITH Your church's ability to support Gospel ministry depends on the generosity Jesus stirs in the hearts of your members through His Gospel. Your ability to understand and adapt to your members' giving habits will help channel that generosity. The more you know about their motivations, the more likely you will succeed. Introducing eGiving to your church offers more flexibility for your congregation. With the right eGiving provider, like Vanco, churches can offer multiple tools so members can donate howev- er is most convenient, whether it's mobile or in person. Vanco was made for churches and is trusted by more than 25,000 churches to provide more than just a payment platform. Vanco provides an experience. Their solutions help churches meet financial goals that support their mission. w Members Don't Have a Proper Appreciation for the Rich Theology of the Offering Many members of your congregation think the only offering is their money. Offer ways for them to give of themselves by offering their time and talents to core missions as well. By doing this, your congregation will be- come more engaged in your ministries and feel connected as a community. Look for an online platform that combines communication tools with eGiving options (https://bit.ly/3Jak8JQ) and can integrate them with your church-management software like Church360 ○ and Shepherd's Staff. Bringing these pieces to- gether into your tech strategy streamlines mission work. You Aren't Giving Your Donors Enough Credit It's easy to think your members are uninterested in parting with their treasures. Sometimes all they need to see is how they can help achieve your mission and minis- tries needs. Help them see that their donation makes a differ- ence by using the church app to create conversations between members and church leaders. You Aren't Offering Different Payment Methods With the technology age and the rise of mobile phones and credit and debit cards, many members don't write checks or carry cash. They appreciate the option to offer their gifts to the Lord anytime and anywhere. Instead of making people come to church to share their trea- sures, go to them by offering online payment methods. Offering a variety of payment methods will ensure your con- gregation sees that offering their donations is as easy and con- venient as possible. They Believe They Can't Give If They're Not Attending Services The shift to virtual ministry (https://bit.ly/3uOxur0) brought about by COVID-19 has changed how members interact with their church—and the offer- ing. Remind your members how they can continue to honor the Lord and support your mission even when they're not attending in person. Offer options for giving online (https://bit.ly/34xZ01s), via text, or through a mobile app. Demonstrate the work your church does with electronic gifts from members by sharing stories during virtual services, through email, or via your church app. They Never See or Hear about Any Results after They Give After someone donates a gift, show how the congrega- tion put it to beneficial use. Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your congregants. Instead of telling your con- gregation about the amount of money you raised, tell a story about how those gifts helped a local student attend college or Every church, regardless of size, relies heavily on do- nations. But the offering is more than just a donation to support various projects or meet certain fund- raising goals. And it is certainly more than a tax-de- ductible contribution. A sense of gratitude for God's gracious gifts is usually where most churches start, but keeping donors engaged depends significantly on your specific situation. You're working hard to make God's amazing grace clear to your church, so what's holding people back from giving? 1 2 5 3 Reasons Members Aren't Giving 5 ensured local children had backpacks for school. Share these stories during services, in your church app, and in weekly bulletins. When your members see how their gifts are sharing the love of Christ and making a positive impact on their local community, they will want to con- tinue to help. 4 22 Lutheran Life

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