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FEBRUARY GENEROSITY E-NEWSLETTER (Links to past issues are at the bottom of this page)

Month's verse: "God’s people faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes and dedicated gifts." 2 Chron 31:12 In this month's issue... DOWNLOAD-of-the-Month: "GUIDE to Increase Church Giving for Pastors & Leaders" SERMON-CLIP-OF-THE-MONTH: "Money Talks - It Says Good-Bye!" GROW YOUR GIVING: Helpful Generosity Ideas for the New Year SPECIAL OFFER for newsletter subscribers Brian's Coming Seminars & Speaking FUNDRAISING-Resource-of-the-Month CARTOON-of-the-Month     DOWNLOAD-of-the-Month: "GUIDE to Increase Church Giving for Pastors & Leaders" This GUIDE will help pastors and church leaders understand WHY and HOW to conduct an all-church generosity initiative. The goal of this download is to empower churches to help their people go to new levels of joyful and generous giving. Download this helpful GUIDE...     Bible Devotional for an ALL-CHURCH Generosity Emphasis OR Building Drive Check out this resource for your church (including sample downloads)...    Brian's Ministry Connections Founder of MAXIMUM Generosity Senior Pastor in Colorado Springs Natl Association of Evangelicals (NAE) Board Member Guest Radio Commentator for CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES Former president of the CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION GENEROUSGIVING.ORG THEGOODSTEWARD.COM CHURCHSTAFFING.COM's "MONDAY MORNING INSIGHT" CHURCHWORLDDIRECT.COM BROADMAN & HOLMAN Book CHURCHCENTRAL.COM PREACHING.COM Ezine REV Magazine PULPIT HELPS Magazine LEADERSHIP NETWORK ADVANCE Interviewed for CHRISTIANITY TODAY'S "YOUR CHURCH" Magazine Interviewed for CHRISTIANITY TODAY'S "MEN OF INTEGRITY" Magazine BoardWise   By God's grace, the www.MAXIMUMgenerosity.org website is being used to encourage Biblical generosity in congregations and people's lives nationwide and worldwide. This past year... The website received 2 million hits 125,000 visitors accessed 750,000 web pages 260 churches ordered downloadable materials to share with 155,000 people in their congregations Volunteers are translating materials into 22 languages 2000 people went through the "40 Day Spiritual Journey to a More Generous Life" Bible devotional booklet Google, Yahoo & MSN rated the website #1 in 90 word searches on Biblical generosity, church giving, and funding ministry If you have find this newsletter helpful, feel free to use this forwarding link to send a copy of this newsletter to pastors and church leaders you know personally.     SERMON-CLIP-OF-THE-MONTH: "Money Talks - It Says Good-Bye!"   In this 5 minute clip from Brian's guest preaching on generosity, Brian talks about how "money talks - - it says good-bye". You can also watch how he illustrates with his own sportcoat how giving to God is like getting dressed - - the first button is the most important. If you get the first button wrong, everything else gets messed up!   WATCH THIS 5 MINUTE CLIP...   GROW YOUR GIVING: Helpful Generosity Ideas for 2006   Here are some articles and resources that will help pastors and church leaders lay plans to increase their congregation's joy and generosity in giving this year: Why Preach on Giving Early in the Year 12-Month Stewardship Planning Worksheet 10 Things Every Pastor Needs to Know About Funding Ministry Treasurer's Worksheet - Annual Analysis of Church Giving Records Generosity tracts/pamphlets to distribute in your church All-church generosity initiative: "40 Day Spiritual Journey to a More Generous Life" Affordable and downloadable ready-to-use generosity resources for your church   SPECIAL OFFER for newsletter subscribers   In appreciation for your newsletter subscription, you are being given a special discount on www.MAXIMUMgenerosity.org's downloadable generosity resources for use in your church or ministry. You can receive a treasure chest full of ready- to-use generosity producing resources to unlock your congregation's giving. At this time, the normal $49.95 package of $400 in generosity resources can be yours for just $39.95! The value of the materials is 100% guaranteed so you have nothing to loose and a lot to gain for your congregation or ministry!   Order for $400 IN DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES for just $39.95   Brian's Coming Seminars & Speaking   This summer, Brian and his family will be on a 2- month, 10,000 mile trip. During this time, Brian will be speaking (or is open to receive invitations to speak) in the following areas: Wichita, KS - Panama City, FL - Orlando or Tampa, FL - Atlanta, GA - Chattanooga, TN - Central, OH - Wash DC/Baltimore, MD - New York City, NY - Rochester, NY - Detroit or Lansing, MI - Mpls/St. Paul, MN. During this time, Brian is available to consider speaking requests in the cities mentioned above for: Guest Generosity Preaching in Churches 1, 2, or 3 hour "MAXIMUM Generosity Leadership Seminars" for denomination or ministerial groups   For more information on Brian's preaching and seminar ministry...   FUNDRAISING-Resource-of-the-Month   ARTICLE: TOP 10 BEST PRACTICES FOR FUNDING MINISTRIES. For 5 1/2 years, Brian Kluth had the privilege of being the national president of the Christian Stewardship Association (CSA). In this well-written article by Mike Buwalda, newsletter editor for CSA, he articulates 10 important practices for annual funding. And at the end of the article, there is a bonus section of valuable comments from CSA members about their annual funding successes and experiences.   Check out these TOP 10 BEST FUNDING PRACTICES...   CARTOON-of-the-Month   .   To order this cartoon and other giving cartoons, go to...   Email: bk@kluth.org     Help Jump Start Your Church's Giving... FOR JUST $39.95 you will receive $400 in generosity materials (A 90% SAVINGS). ORDER TODAY and receive this special package offer that includes: * Generosity tracts/flyers * More than a year's worth of offertory PowerPoint generosity slides * Committee planning materials * Generosity curriculum for classes - groups - and all-church initiatives * Preaching & teaching materials, quotes, and PowerPoint presentations * And MORE! CLICK for more details & an order form   CLICK HERE to forward this newsletter to others

PAST NEWSLETTER ISSUES (click on month to access)

• Issue #10 - February 2006

• Issue #9 - December 2005

• Issue #8 - November 2005

• Issue # 7 - September 2005

• Issue #6 - JULY 2005 - "Understanding the Grace of Giving" Tract Download,     How to Help Raise the Generosity Tide in YOUR Church: Why and How to Plan a Generosity Initiative for this Fall,     Bible Insights: 10 Biblical Reasons to Teach People to Give 10% OR MORE!,     RADIO AUDIO CLIP: "Why Is There a Growing Stewardship Crisis in Churches?",      Brian's Coming Seminars & Speaking,     FUNDRAISING-Article-of-the-Month (25 Keys to Effective Database Donor Records)

• Issue #5 - JUNE 2005 - SEE NEWSLETTER ABOVE

• Issue #4 - MAY 2005 -  QUIPS & QUOTES BOOKLET Download, Financial Trends: 1950's to 2000's, Planning Worksheet to Build a 12 Month Stewardship Strategy for Your Church, FUNDRAISING Article : 12 Month Fundraising Planning Calendar; CARTOON-of-the-Month (Baptism with dry wallet)

• Issue #3 - APRIL 2005 - "NATIONAL REPORT: 45 Best Generosity Practices of Leading Churches" Download, "10 Ways to Increase Offerings 10-25%",  "10 Guiding Financial Principles & Policies For A Local Church", "10 Common Fundraising Mistakes" fundraising article, "Best giving sermon I ever heard" Cartoon

• Issue #2 - MARCH 2005 - "Count Your Blessings Flyer" Download, "100 Scriptures on Biblical Generosity", "Treasurer's Annual Report for Congregational Giving Patterns", "5 Biblical Keys to Financial Stability" Radio Commentary, "300 Ideas for Writing Effective Fundraising Letters" fundraising article, "Giving at the Office" Cartoon

• Issue #1 - FEBRUARY 2005 - "10 Things Every Pastor & Church Leader Needs to Know About Funding Ministry", "Concordance on 27 Financial Topics" Download, "Secrets to Hilarious Giving" sermon audio and handout, "Dialing for Dollars - Phonathon Tips" fundraising article, "Our Biggest Donors" Cartoon

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