What does it take to grow a truly generous church?
In this practical session, Pastor Spike Hogan shares biblical principles and lessons learned through years of pastoral ministry about stewardship, generosity, church finances, and leading by example.
Beginning with the truth that everything belongs to God, Pastor Spike explains why generosity should be part of the culture of every healthy church. He challenges pastors to move beyond simply talking about giving and instead model generosity personally, manage church resources wisely, and help their congregations see how their giving is making a real difference.
Drawing from his experience at Chets Creek Church, he also shares practical strategies for budgeting, staffing, missions giving, communicating with donors, and developing relationships with high-capacity givers without losing sight of the pastoral responsibility to care for people.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
- Seven biblical truths about stewardship and generosity
- Why tithing is a starting point rather than the finish line
- How a church can model generosity through its own budget
- Practical principles for budgeting and managing staff expenses
- Why church leaders must personally model biblical giving
- How to communicate the impact of generosity to your congregation
- Principles for engaging and thanking high-capacity givers
- How generosity connects to faith, discipleship, and God’s mission
Ultimately, growing a generous church isn’t simply about increasing giving—it’s about helping people recognize that everything they have comes from God and teaching them to faithfully use those resources for His purposes.
The big takeaway: You cannot expect people to give sacrificially if their leaders are not willing to give biblically.
