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DECEMBER'S MONTHLY GENEROSITY E-NEWSLETTER

December's generosity verse: "The wise men bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts." Matt 2:11 In this month's December issue... DOWNLOAD-of-the-Month: "Worksheet: Statistics on This Year's Giving Trends in Your Church or Ministry" VIDEO-OF-THE-MONTH: "Wise Men Still Bring Him Gifts" GUEST ARTICLE: 6 Ways to Increase Your Church Giving Next Year SPECIAL-YEAR-END-OFFER: Teach your church to fish Brian's Coming Seminars & Speaking FUNDRAISING-Resource-of-the-Month CARTOON-of-the-Month     DOWNLOAD-of-the-Month: "Worksheet: Statistics on This Year's Giving Trends in Your Church or Ministry" Have you ever heard the saying that "20% of the people give 80% of the money?" Is this true in your church or ministry? What are the REAL percentages? Use this CONFIDENTIAL worksheet to identify what is really happening with the giving patterns in your church of ministry. The results will likely surprise and maybe even shock you! Download this helpful worksheet...   Bible Devotional for an ALL-CHURCH Generosity Emphasis OR Building Drive Check out this resource for your church (including sample downloads)...   Check out this special offer (reduced to $39.95 until January 15th)...      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   Dear Christian Friend, I trust that my newsletter articles and downloadable resources have been a help and encouragement. In the last 10 months this e-newsletter has grown from 0 to over 13,000 people! If you have found this newsletter helpful, could you take a moment and use this forwarding link to send a copy of this newsletter to pastors and church leaders you know personally? Every church I know needs encouragement in the area of giving - - but most pastors and church leaders don't know where to turn for help. Hopefully my website will provide them with ready-to-use downloadable resources and links to other great ministries (Crown, Good Sense, Generous Giving, PhilanthroCorp, Giving Dynamics, and others) that can take them to the next level in Biblical financial teaching and generosity initiatives. Thanks for your helping to spread the word!   DO YOU KNOW WHY THE EARLY PART OF THE YEAR is the best time to teach on generosity in churches? Check out this helpful article & lists of resources...   VIDEO-OF-THE-MONTH: "Wise Men Still Bring Him Gifts"   Brian based this message on 2 Cor 8-9. He identifies 6 aspects of wise giving: (1) Give sacrificially, (2) Give increasingly, (3) Give faithfully, (4) Give proportionately, (5) Give expectantly, and (6) Give cheerfully. The handout includes all the Scripture references for this message.   WATCH VIDEO and/or GET HANDOUT WITH VERSES...   GUEST ARTICLE: 6 Ways to Increase Your Church Giving Next Year   My friend, Dr. Rod Rogers, has developed effective and proven strategies to help increase a church giving. As a former pastor where over 70% of his church tithed, he now teaches pastors and churches around the country and around the world lessons God taught him on increasing giving in churches.   CHECK OUT these 6 ways to increase giving...   SPECIAL-YEAR-END-OFFER: Teach your church to fish   Most churches want year-end gifts of cash, but the best thing YOU could give them is generosity resources that can help them increase their overall giving year-round (i.e. teach them to fish instead of giving them a fish)! Until January 15th, you can buy your church a tackle box full of generosity resources to TEACH YOUR CONGREGATION HOW TO BE MORE GENEROUS! The normal $49.95 package of over $300 in generosity resources will sell for just $39.95 until January 15th. The value of the materials is 100% guaranteed so you have nothing to loose and a lot to gain for your church! You will get all the following for just $39.95... 4 reprintable generosity tracts/flyers Over a year's worth of PowerPoint slides with weekly generosity slides and photos Quips and Quotes E-book on "Money & Generosity" Church Leadership & Committee Training Materials Financial preaching and seminar PowerPoints and handouts Personal copy of the "40-Day to a More Generous Life" Bible devotional guide Devotional Fundraising E-manuals Reprint permission for nearly all of these items.     ALL THIS for just $39.95! Order for THESE DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES and help teach your church to fish...   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 is open to receiving invitations for weekend generosity preaching in churches and/or "MAXIMUM Generosity Seminar for Pastors & Church Leaders" in the following cities: Wichita, KS - Panama City, FL - Orlando or Tampa, FL - Atlanta, GA - Wash DC/Baltimore, MD - New York City, NY - Rochester, NY - Detroit, MI - Mpls/St. Paul, MN.   For more information on Brian's preaching and seminar ministry...   FUNDRAISING-Resource-of-the-Month   E-Manual: "Successful Missionary & Small Ministry Support-Raising Manual" This 14-page downloadable manual was written as a study and planning guide for missionaries who have to raise their personal support or smaller ministries. There is a 12 phase planning guide sheet that is appropriate for all size ministries whether you have to raise $500 or $5 million dollars. This is a preview copy only. To use, modify, or model ideas from this e-manual for your ministry, a modest fee is required. If you would like to to affordably purchase reprint permission to distribute this e-manual to a group of missionaries, please email Brian at bk@kluth.org or call him on his cell at 719-930-4000.   DOWNLOAD preview copy of this e-manual (14.8meg zip file) for valuable ideas to increase funding to your ministry..   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 (until January 15th) you will receive over $300 in generosity materials (AN 80% 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

PAST NEWSLETTER ISSUES (click on month to access)

• 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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