Last Gifts or First Gifts?
From Stop Chasing - Start Living by Messiah Lutheran Ministries
December 4, 2025 · 43 min · Season 25 · Episode 20
About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of repositioning year-end financial gifts as first gifts for the coming year.
As we approach the end of the year, there are endless opportunities to support organizations with financial gifts, including your church. This episode will look at the traditional “year end giving” process and discuss the impact of repositioning these types of gifts as “first gifts” for the coming year.
Topics covered
- year end giving
- financial gifts
- church support
- first gifts
- charitable donations
Keywords
- year end giving
- financial gifts
- church donations
- first gifts
- charitable giving
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Messiah Lutheran Ministries
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