Why Digital Giving Options Are Vital for the Financial Health of Your Church – Rainer on Leadership #457
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If churches want the next generation of members to give to their full potential, digital giving options are a must. Today, we explain why.
Some highlights from today’s episode include:
Regardless of the size of your church, you should have digital giving options available to members.
Online givers are more consistent with their giving because it it almost always automated.
I don’t know of a single church who has made digital giving available and has seen a drop in giving as a result.
We are living in a digital world. Churches need to recognize and capitalize on the opportunities the digital age provides.
The six reasons we discuss are:
A review of the most common digital options: online giving; text giving, etc., and their affordability
Digital giving provides a discipline of giving
Digital giving takes place even when the member does not attend.
Millennials and Gen Z don’t have checks or cash.
Digital giving as a means of giving is growing rapidly.
Many members and guests feel like churches are not relevant without digital giving options.
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Resources Mentioned in Today’s Podcast
ChurchAnswers.com
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