Preaching Generosity
Many clergy and others who preach are reluctant to speak about money, giving and generosity. The subject is often completely ignored or outside speakers are invited to come in and share with the congregation instead. There is a perception that this is something which is hard to talk about, or that people will think they are asking for money simply to fund their stipend, or that congregations are already giving as much as they can and so it’s not right to ask for more. We want to help create and encourage a culture of generosity,…