Generis Blog

The Summer Work of Generosity

frank.bealer@generis.com (Frank Bealer) — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:55 GMT

Most churches do not build a healthier culture of generosity by accident, and they usually do not build it during the busiest weeks of the fall. That work starts earlier, often in the quieter rhythm of summer.

Why Staff Giving Is Not Optional

Jim Sheppard — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:52:06 GMT

There’s an elephant in the room in most churches across America. It has been there a long time. And almost no one is talking about it.

More Than a Green Light: Why Feasibility Studies Matter for Christian Non-Profits

frank.bealer@generis.com (Frank Bealer) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:58:54 GMT

For some, it feels like a formality.
For others, it feels like a hurdle.
And for many leaders, it’s quietly misunderstood.

Why Money Cannot Be the Solution to Your Church’s Deepest Problems

whitney.clayton@generis.com (Whitney Clayton) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:57:58 GMT

Pastor, Do You Ever Think About Money Like a Form of Magic?

The Elevator Button Doesn’t Work (And What It Says About Leadership)

frank.bealer@generis.com (Frank Bealer) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:15:43 GMT

If you’ve ever stepped into an elevator, you’ve probably pressed the “door close” button.

Stop Apologizing! You’re Not “Spending Money On Yourself”

Jim Sheppard — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:01 GMT

In my work with churches over the past 35+ years — sitting in boardrooms, walking building sites, and consulting on capital campaigns -- there's a phrase I hear that makes me wince almost every time: “We're spending money on ourselves.”

A Giving Initiative Is an X-Ray for the Church

Jim Sheppard — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

After more than 33 years of working alongside churches in giving initiatives, I’ve learned something that may surprise some leaders: a giving initiative is never really about money.

What School Leaders Can Learn from Jethro and Moses

Bill Preble, Ed.D — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

What if one of the earliest and most compelling examples of executive coaching is found in the Bible? I want to offer that perspective through the account of Jethro advising Moses, one of history’s most consequential leaders. Their interaction in Exodus 18 offers a timely picture of what many leaders still need today: wise counsel, shared leadership, and the humility to accept help.

Why Productive Isn’t the Same as Fruitful

frank.bealer@generis.com (Frank Bealer) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

There was a season when I measured my days by productivity.

From Tax Deductions To Discipleship - Part 2

Jim Sheppard — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Editor’s Note: This is part 2 of a special 2 part series. You can read part 1 HERE.