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\nMany churches give to missions through the operating budget. But what about funds for the work of evangelism in the community? On this episode, Thom and Sam discuss the importance of allocating a portion of the budget for evangelism. The co-hosts give some practical tips on how much this budget line item should be and what should go into it.
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\n \tThe budget is a great place to determine a church's priorities.
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\n \tIf evangelism is a priority, then the church should fund the work.
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\n \tConsider splitting the evangelism budget into thirds: training people, digital resources, and gifts for neighbors.
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\n \tA great digital resource is Good News Neighbors.
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\n \tPlan on at least four major emphases a year to help change the culture.
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\n \tStarting small is better than not at all.
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\n \tConsider putting a layperson in charge of the budget and empowering them to be the gatekeeper for implementation.
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\nResources:
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\n \t* California Baptist University Pre-College Credit
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\n \tBrown Church Development Group
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\n \tGood News Neighbor Toolkit
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\n \t\u201cThe Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church\u201d by Sam Rainer
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\n \t* The Hope Initiative
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\n \t* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector
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\n \t* Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry.
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