I spend a lot of time in churches with church leaders and their people. I gave a lot of thought to what the game...
Jim Sheppard
Jim Sheppard is CEO & Principal of Generis, a consulting firm passionate about helping churches inspire and cultivate generosity through giving development, coaching, and strategy. Read More About Jim Sheppard At His Author Page
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Generosity Is Systemic
What if you could punch the “increase giving” button in your church and watch generosity happen. That would be nice,...
The Greatest Obstacle To Living Generously
We spend a lot of time worrying about stuff we have no control over. The economy is a GREAT example. Too many waste...
Generosity Is The New Evangelism
The truth is that God doesn’t need our money, but He knows that our orientation toward money reflects our obedience to...
Generosity: Why Should I Care?
Given the challenges that many individuals, families, and churches are now facing in the aftermath of the global...
What Is Generosity?
Generosity is one of the most significant movements within the evangelical community, but it is also a topic that is...
The Most Critical Decision You’ll Make In Church Planting
Recently, I had a conversation with a church planter that reminded me of the most critical decision most church plants...
Unleash The Difference Makers
I spend a lot of time in churches with church leaders and their people. I gave a lot of thought to what the game...
Fund Your New Church: 6 Questions For Church Planters
Recently, I asked Brad Leeper of our GENERIS team to help me take on 6 key questions for church planters as they look...
The Indispensable Ingredient
I was in San Diego a couple of weeks ago to attend the Harbor Presbyterian MultiSite 3.0 conference. It is not a big...