The Generosity Podcast

Latest Episodes:

**Podcast: Episode 1- Unpacking the Generosity Ministry at Summit Church, Blair Graham** Mar 20, 2019
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Blair Graham, pastor of stewardship and generosity at Summit Church in Raleigh, N.C. During their conversation, they discuss looking for business leaders in your church to serve on the generosity team and small steps you can take to start a generosity ministry in your church.

**Best Quotes**

“We heard the gospel preached for the very first time to us and it radically changed our lives.”

“An elder started to disciple me and that was my entry point into being a volunteer in the generosity ministry back in 2008.”

“God actually trains people in finance and money and gives them a passion for stewardship and brings them to your church.”

“Our vision is that we would plant 1,000 churches over the next 40 years.”

“How do we respond to someone that gives a gift to the church?”

“How do you disciple those who have a high capacity with generosity at your church?”

“We believe that stewardship and generosity are a discipleship issue.”

“My role is not to do all the ministry, it is to equip the saints to do the ministry.”

“Start with something you can do consistently and do it well repeatedly and it will bear fruit.”

“I just brought on a leadership team three years ago and it has completely changed the shape of our ministry.”

“You don’t have to be the expert on Day 1, just get on the journey.”

**Blair Graham** came to faith in Christ at The Summit Church in Durham, NC in 2008 and God has taken him through a very unexpected career transition from the legal profession, to running a commercial real estate brokerage business, to now serving as the Pastor of Stewardship and Generosity at the Summit since 2012. Blair and his wife, Aubrey, reside in Cary, NC, and are committed to disciple-making, exercise, and shepherding their four active kids (ages 3 to 9 years old). Blair and Aubrey continually feel inadequate for the task that the Lord has called them to and would love your prayers for faithfulness and dependence on the Lord.

**Recommended Resources**

The Summit Church (https://www.summitrdu.com)

Crown Financial Resources (https://www.crown.org)

Financial Peace University (https://www.daveramsey.com/fpu)

*Maximize* by Nelson Pearcy (https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/maximize-P005316477)

Christian Stewardship Network (http://christianstewardshipnetwork.com)

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Episode 0: Welcome to the Podcast Mar 12, 2019

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Pastors we are pumped to bring you a brand new free resource. It will move the dial forward for you and your team quickly. “The Generosity Podcast” is launching weekly and here is what it will deliver to you.

A quick hitting 20-25 minutes of practical discussion from leading experts, authors, and pastors each week completely focused on a specific generosity topic to grow your ministry.
We will format 4-6 questions to help you get to know the guest’s passion for generosity, unpack the specific topic, provide experienced wisdom on the issue, and conclude with a few practical tips you can take directly into your next meeting.
There are literally hundreds and hundreds of resources by potential generosity partners. Each episode we will introduce you to people, training, and tools we think are the best of the best.
We would encourage you to have your staff and leadership subscribe to the podcast. Often times, the biggest challenge is getting the conversation started. We want to help you create real synergy.

We believe that every church can experience a thriving generosity ministry resulting in a continual overflow of resources toward your vision. Generosity is a team sport that should not be left to the pastor and finance office alone. Fundraising is not the goal, but discipleship.

In the first few episodes, you will learn…

What the Stewardship Ministry is like at Summit Church in Raleigh, NC
How the next generation of adults are learning about stewardship from one of the newest authors in the space
The difference between stewardship, generosity, fundraising, and discipleship

You can’t get this stuff anywhere else! So subscribe to “The Generosity Podcast” in the iTunes Store or your favorite podcast player. Encourage your team and leaders to do the same. You might want to even set a monthly 30-minute meeting to share what you are learning and how it can make a difference in your church. It will really be that easy and helpful.

We’d love it if you gave us a great rating and review. Help us unleash giving today in churches across our country for the sake of kingdom advancement!

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