Just a couple of days ago I put the finishing touches on my mid-year Giving Letter that will go out with the 2nd Quarter Giving Statements to all of The Journey’s givers.  I thought I would take a moment today to share it with you (the link to download it is below).

In addition to the letter I’m enclosing:

• Year to Date Giving Statement
• Giving Envelope
• Auto Debit Form
• Series Promo Postcard
• And custom printed ice cream scoop

All of this in 6 x 9 envelope.  The ice cream scoop makes it lumpy so its certain to be opened.  Your giving letters are worthless if no one opens them!

In the past, my giving letters have been very well received.  You can see the ones I’ve posted prior for a sample on how to write this one up.

Here’s the current letter:

2Q 2009 Giving Statement Letter.doc

P.S. To learn more about how to get your church’s Stewardship System running on all cylinders, check out The Stewardship Intensive.

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About Nelson Searcy

Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.