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Information about Brian Kluth
SENIOR PASTOR at the First Evangelical Free Church of Colorado Springs from 1999-2009. In the fall of 2009 the church commissioned Brian to a newly created full-time staff position as a GENEROSITY MINISTER-AT-LARGE to the body of Christ across the country and around the world. This new role allows Brian to serve throughout the USA and around the globe through writing, guest preaching and seminars at churches, conference/seminar speaking, and the development of video and online training and generosity resources.
BESTSELLING AUTHOR of the "40 Day Spiritual Journey to a More Generous Life" Bible devotional. This devotional has 450,000 copies in print, is being translated into over 40 foreign languages, and has been used by hundreds of churches to inspire greater generosity and increased giving for general offerings and/or building fund campaigns.
Founder of the national research on the STATE of the PLATE on Church Giving and VIEW from the PEW on Personal Finances/Giving. This www.STATEofthePLATE.info research results have been covered in the national and international media including NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, CBN, Associated Press, National Public Radio, Wall Street Journal, Washington Times (front page article), Chronicle of Philanthropy, USA Radio Network, PrimeTime Radio, and over 300 newspapers and publications. In recent years, Christianity Today and the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability has partnered with Brian's ministry to conduct this research.
Moody Publishers commissioned Brian to write a book on "Experiencing God As Your Provider" (www.GodIsYourProvider.com).
KEYNOTE SPEAKER for the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (EFCA) "Recession-Proof Your Church or Ministry" seminars in cities across the nation.
PLENARY CONFERENCE SPEAKER & PRESENTER: Moody's Pastors' Conference Plenary Speaker, Promise Keeper arena events, multiple Christian Universities & Seminaries, many national and regional denominational conferences, Christian Leadership Alliance, Willow Creek Association conference, Rick Warren Saddleback conference, Generous Giving conference, Crown Financial Ministries, Christian Stewardship Association, National Association of Evangelicals, National Religious Broadcasters, and many other groups.
FEATURED IN WORLD magazine and Church Executive magazine.
Frequent guest speaker at leading churches around the country and overseas.
AUTHOR and SEMINAR PRESENTER for the popular "Because I Love You FAMILY ORGANIZER".
Speaker for the www.GiveWithJoy.org nationwide radio program heard on over 200 radio stations and free online 40 Day eDevotional to inspire people to greater levels of generosity and giving.
KEYNOTE OR SEMINAR SPEAKER for city, area, regional, national, international, and denominational "Leadership Summit on Church Giving" for thousands of pastors and church leaders from more than 50 denominations.
MEDIA
GUEST EXPERT on philanthropy, church
giving, and Christian generosity.
Interviewed by NBC, CBN TV, NBC News, major newspapers, Chronicle of
Philanthropy,
Christianity Today, Kiplinger Magazine (circulation: 1 million),
WORLD magazine, Our Church Magazine, Religion News,
Moody Magazine, and Chronicle of Philanthropy, Stan Toler's Christian TV Talk Show, and Crown
Financial Ministries Money Matters.
Publisher of the "MAXIMUM Generosity" FREE quarterly email newsletter [See Sample] that is sent to over 10,000 pastors/leaders in over 125 countries.
Guest contributor of generosity articles and materials to national websites, newsletters, ezines, and ministry blogs that reach over a quarter million pastors and church leaders: www.GenerousGiving.org, www.SermonCentral.com, www.TheGoodSteward.com, www.StewardshipForum.org (England), www.ChurchCentral.com, www.SermonCentral.com, www.ChurchStaffing.com, www.StewardshipOfLife.org, www.MondayMorningInsight.com, www.ChurchWorldDirect.com, www.Preaching.com's PreachingNow.
Guest radio commentator on the 1000-station Crown Financial Ministries "Money Matters" radio program that was started by Larry Burkett.
Past national president of the Christian Stewardship Association (CSA). While Brian was the CSA president CSA grew to serving 23,000 people at 10,000 ministries with products, website resources, city seminars, national conferences, institute courses, and the "Stewardship Matters" magazine.
Stewardship think tank participant with Lilly Endowment denominational leaders from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, United Methodists, Southern Baptists, and Assemblies of God.
His ministry travels have taken him to over 30 countries and his articles and written materials on Biblical generosity and finances have been distributed to more than 350,000 Christian leaders across the U.S. and in more than 100 countries.
Brian also served as a development officer at Bethel College & Seminary (now Bethel University in the St. Paul, MN area) for their field house campaign, in leadership positions at Fort Wilderness Ministries, and with a national Fundraising Management Consulting Firm.
Education: Stratton College, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Trinity International University, and Asbury Seminary's Beeson Institute for Advanced Pastoral and Leadership Studies. He received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from the Evangelical Free Church of India's Trinity College and Seminary.
Brian's wife Sandi passed away after an 8 year cancer journey (Memorial webpage with videos: www.kluth.org/sandi - - he is now a single father to three teenagers and they live in south Denver (Highlands Ranch, CO).
WHAT CHRISTIAN LEADERS ARE SAYING ABOUT BRIAN KLUTH'S SPEAKING MINISTRY AND GENEROSITY RESOURCES
"Brian
Kluth has a passion for teaching pastors and church leaders how to lead
their congregation to greater levels of generosity for the Lord's
work. Without reservation I recommend his ministry and his materials.".
HOWARD DAYTON, Co-Founder with Larry Burkett of Crown Financial Ministries
"I
have had the privilege of knowing and working with Brian Kluth
over many years. We share a passion for impacting the kingdom,
and especially church leaders...He has developed many materials
that are very helpful...I endorse Brian very enthusiastically."
RON BLUE,
Financial Author, Speaker, and President of Christian Financial
Professionals Network
[Full
quote]
"Not
only does Brian Kluth deeply understand and clearly and
compellingly articulate biblical generosity, but he lives
it out as well. His resources can be a valuable aid in
helping those we serve become God honoring in this area of
their lives."
DICK TOWNER,
Executive Director of the The Good
$ense Movement with the Willow Creek Association
"The
Evangelical Free Church has used Brian's Kluth's seminars, training, and
materials to impact our national staff, district leaders, pastors, and
church leaders in the area of generosity and financial teaching in
churches. He is a positive, practical, and Biblical voice on this vital
subject."
DR. WILLIAM HAMEL,
President
of the Evangelical Free Church of America and Past Chairman of the Board for
the National Association of Evangelicals (which represents 52
denominations, 50,000 churches, 30 million Christians)
For quotes for international leaders from Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America,
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As part of a Christian Stewardship Association 10-city national stewardship summit seminar tour (click on brochure above to see flyer), Brian's speaking ministry was endorsed by: |
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Larry Burkett of Crown Financial Ministries (passed away July 2003) Ron Blue, Financial Expert, Author, and President of the Kingdom Advisors Howard Dayton of Crown Financial Ministries Dick Towner of the Willow Creek Association Good Sense Ministries George Barna of The Barna Group Ron Chandler, stewardship leader in the Southern Baptist Convention Lyle Schaller, Author and speaker Stan Toler, Author, speaker, and leader in the Nazarene denomination Dr. Tony Evans of The Urban Alternative Bob Buford of Halftime / FaithWorks / Leadership Network Hugh O. Maclellan of the Maclellan Foundation Daryl Heald of the Maclellan Foundation and Generous Giving Paul Nelson of Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Dr. Paul Cedar of Mission America Dr. John Perkins of Christian Community Development Association Fred Smith Jr. of The Gathering John Pearson of Christian Management Association Dr. Gene Getz, Dallas Theological Seminary and Center for Church Renewal Richard Hammer of Church Ministry Resources and Church Treasurer's Alert Terry Anne Meeuwsen of the 700 Club
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For additional information or speaking inquiries
please fill out a speaking request form [click here] OR contact:
Brian Kluth - Maximum Generosity - Ph: 719-930-4000
Email: bk@kluth.org
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BIBLICAL GENEROSITY RESOURCES FOR: Pastors Denominations Church Leaders Individuals Fundraisers Magazines/Media |
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(c) Brian Kluth. All articles copyrighted. For permission to reprint Brian's materials for personal, committee, church or ministry use, click here or call 719-930-4000 |
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