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The Pastor’s Role in Growing Generosity

July 30th, 2025
by Jim LaDoux
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Pastors play a unique role in shaping a congregation’s generosity. Through preaching, modeling, and vision-casting, pastors set the tone for stewardship as a spiritual discipline.

20 Ways Pastors Can Encourage Generosity

  • Preach regularly on stewardship.
  • Share personal giving practices.
  • Thank donors personally.
  • Cast vision for generosity.
  • Model generosity through lifestyle.
  • Use stories in sermons.
  • Teach about abundance vs. scarcity.
  • Invite testimonies during worship.
  • Partner closely with stewardship leaders.
  • Lead by example in campaigns.
  • Encourage planned giving.
  • Acknowledge volunteers as generous.
  • Celebrate milestones publicly.
  • Communicate transparently about finances.
  • Pray regularly for generosity.
  • Teach children and youth about giving.
  • Encourage leaders to tithe.
  • Write personal thank-you notes.
  • Attend stewardship training events.
  • Keep generosity tied to discipleship.

5 Questions for Teams

  • How does our pastor currently model generosity?
  • What opportunities exist for preaching/teaching stewardship?
  • How can the pastor and stewardship team collaborate more effectively?
  • How transparent is our financial communication?
  • What stories could the pastor share that would inspire generosity?

Closing Thought

When pastors lead with generosity, congregations follow. Pastoral modeling is one of the strongest stewardship tools a church has.
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