What do financial pressures look like in action?
Meet Pastor Amanda from a small church outside Nashville. With fewer than 150 members and no full-time finance staff, Amanda was stretched thin. Giving was inconsistent, and staff turnover only made it worse.
But then she tried something bold: a story-first stewardship campaign. Every Sunday for six weeks, someone from the congregation shared a personal testimony—how the church had impacted their family. A new believer. A person in addiction recovery. A widowed mom.
And people responded. Giving rose. But more importantly, ownership rose. When people saw the mission, they gave to it.
What story are you telling your people? Today’s takeaway: clarity beats cleverness. Start with mission, lead with impact.
May 27, 2025 | The Leader’s Edge
