455 When giving is uncomfortable instead of cheerful in your church (Des Smith)
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Des Smith discusses how churches can foster a culture of generosity beyond awkward fundraising conversations.
Your church may find it easier to avoid talking about money altogether. But Jesus didn’t. In this episode, Tish sits down with Des Smith, Senior Pastor of Trinity Church Lockleys Adelaide and author of The Cheerful Giver , to explore how churches can move beyond awkward fundraising conversations and cultivate a genuine culture of generosity. Des shares why generosity is far more than a budget issue, it’s a discipleship issue. Together they unpack why Christians should talk about giving, how to avoid guilt-driven appeals, practical ways to encourage generosity from the front, and how churches can model generosity with their time, talents and resources. Toolbox: Des Smith’s article on generosity: https://reachaustralia.com.au/cultivating-a-culture-of-generosity-in-churches-a-conversation-with-des-smith/ The Cheerful Giver by Des Smith Journey of Generosity by Des Smith The Generosity Project by Tony Payne and Geoff Robson Credits: The One Thing is brought to you by Reach Australia To pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp Group For ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.au Support Reach Australia's online library
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