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Missed our May webinar with Dr. Russell James? The replay is now available!
In this insightful conversation, we discuss:

✔️ The growing impact of donor-advised funds
✔️ Why estate planning matters in today’s generosity landscape
✔️ Opportunities these trends create for churches and ministry leaders

You'll also hear about Dr. James's latest project, The Biblical Fundraiser, and how it is equipping churches to cultivate generosity in ways that are both biblically grounded and mission-focused.

Watch the replay and discover practical insights to help your church lead generosity with greater wisdom and effectiveness.

https://bit.ly/3Qcn1mD

Most churches have plenty of giving data. The challenge is knowing what to do with it.
When Abe Doncel joined Chapelstreet Church, important giving trends were buried in spreadsheets, making it difficult to identify opportunities for discipleship, engagement, and generosity.

Learn how Chapelstreet Church transformed overwhelming amounts of giving data into actionable ministry insights—helping their team better shepherd their congregation and build a healthier culture of generosity.

Read the full story and discover how data can become a ministry tool, not just a financial report.

https://bit.ly/3RWgQng

mortarstone.com Church: Chapelstreet Church | Geneva, ILType: Protestant | 5,000+ attendeesSolutions used: Pushpay Giving + MortarStoneIntegration live since: June 2022Implementation time: 4 weeks

We’re grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Leaders Lab hosted by in Houston. It was an encouraging day of learning, collaboration, and conversations centered around helping church leaders better understand generosity and disciple their givers with wisdom and intentionality. Thankful for the leaders, pastors, and ministries committed to building cultures of generosity that point people to Jesus.

Unlocking Kingdom Generosity 🔓

Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Russell James as we explore:

• The rise of donor-advised funds
• Why estate planning matters for today’s givers
• Key opportunities for churches and Christian nonprofits

We’ll also dive into insights from The Biblical Fundraiser and how it’s helping ministries approach generosity with greater clarity and purpose.

Tuesday, May 12
1 pm (CT)

Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the replay.

👉 Reserve your spot today - https://bit.ly/4wcNWyO

The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced the bipartisan Clergy Act—a meaningful step toward giving pastors a second chance to re-enroll in Social Security after previously opting out early in ministry.

Supported by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, the bill would open a two-year window starting in 2029 for eligible clergy to re-enter the system. ECFA President & CEO, Michael Martin, called it a “welcome and reasonable” solution for many faith leaders.

Now, ECFA is urging the United States Senate to pass this important legislation.

👉 Click below to read the full article or watch the news recap.

ECFA 8 likes. "House Passes Clergy Act—What It Means for Pastors"

The first quarter is behind you… but the bigger question is: How is your church really doing?

Is your giving tracking with your budget? Are you seeing real trends—or just reacting to numbers on a spreadsheet? And are your finances helping drive mission, not just maintain operations?

In our latest webinar, we unpack practical ways churches can lead with greater clarity, confidence, and insight.

✨ What You’ll Learn:
• How to evaluate Q1 giving performance
• Why real-time data matters for better decisions
• How to adjust budgets before small issues become big problems
• Ways to connect generosity with discipleship
• How to build smarter forecasts for the rest of the year

Because healthy churches don’t just manage budgets—they align resources with mission.

🎥 Watch the replay today. https://bit.ly/42mCSS9

The first quarter is behind you—but the bigger question is: How is your church really doing?

Is your giving on track with your budget?
Are your ministry priorities aligned with where resources are actually going?
And are you using finances as a tool for discipleship—not just management?

Join us for our upcoming webinar:

Leading with Insight: Aligning Budget, Giving, Strategy, and Discipleship for the Next 9 Months

In this practical and encouraging session, we’ll help you evaluate where you are, make smart adjustments, and build a budget that doesn’t just track numbers—but drives mission.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to compare giving vs. budget and identify early warning signs
✔️ How to adjust your budget for the next 9 months with confidence
✔️ How your budget can shape discipleship and generosity culture
✔️ How to build workflows that move people from first-time giver to legacy giver

📅 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 1 PM CT

Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the presentation replay.

👉 Register today to reserve your spot! https://bit.ly/4mSjC8j

Most churches measure attendance and giving. Thriving churches measure movement.

At Turning Data into Discipleship, you’ll walk away with practical tools to help your church move people forward:
✔ A discipleship-driven dashboard
✔ A clear giver journey strategy
✔ A system for team accountability
✔ A communication plan that drives engagement
✔ A leadership mindset shift from reporting → transformation

If you’re ready to lead with clarity instead of guesswork, this is for you.

📍 April 28 – Goodyear, AZ
📍 May 5 – Anaheim, CA

👉 Save your spot today: https://bit.ly/4tkOHn8