A growing congregation faced a significant challenge: although their numbers were increasing, their giving wasn’t keeping pace. With per capita giving well below the national average, the church leadership recognized the need for a strategy to address the gap. They turned to Generis for guidance in developing a generosity culture and stewardship initiative that would resonate with their community.

Through a collaborative approach, Jon Wright, a Generis consultant, worked closely with the church to explore a new path forward. Instead of hiring a Pastor of Stewardship and Development, they decided to focus on building a generosity culture and capacity together. The church leadership fully embraced the process, and the engagement grew stronger with time, extending it three times. The entire team, including the elders, played a vital role by stepping up to make personal calls to lapsed givers, integrating pastoral care and discipleship into their generosity efforts.