DO YOU REMEMBER the oil filter TV commercial from years ago when the auto mechanic held up a $10 oil filter and said, "pay be now or pay me later!" His point was that we all need to do the little things now so we could avoid big problems later. Here are reasons why and how to lay plans to actively increase the generosity in your church...

DO YOU KNOW the underlying reasons why there has been a growing stewardship crisis in churches? Listen to this radio commentary Brian gave on Crown Financial Ministries' "Money Matters" national radio program.

Read ministry quotes and highlights from Brian's speaking in EASTERN EUROPE.

Brian will be speaking on "Rising Above the Pull of Materialism, Learning to Live the Generous Christian Life" at a family conference in Wisconsin from July 23-29.

1 HOUR PHONE SEMINAR on "Maximizing Generosity in Churches". This call-in phone and web-based seminar will be hosted by the Christian Stewardship Association. Teaching will include: National Trends Impacting Giving, Biblical Foundations for Teaching on Finances and Giving, and Effective Solutions for Churches of all sizes. SPECIAL NOTE FOR DENOMINATION LEADERS: Brian is available to offer this phone seminar through state-local-and-regional denomination leaders to their churches.

On Tuesday, October 11, Brian will be the keynote speaker for a "MAXIMUM Generosity Seminar" in STOCKTON, CA for pastors and church leaders co-sponsored by KYCC Radio, Crown Financial Ministries, and the First Baptist Church.

Do you need a keynote conference speaker OR generosity training seminar for pastors and church leaders? Bookings are now being accepted and reviewed for 2006 and beyond.

25 KEYS TO EFFECTIVE DONOR DATABASE RECORDS: If you are involved in a non-profit organization that is involved in active fundraising, what important information should you keep on your donors? Do you know their year-to-date giving numbers? Do you know their lifetime-to-date giving numbers? Take a look at this donor database checklist to see how your records compare.

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