It happens in nearly every congregation. Someone says, “Pastor, I have something I’d like to give to the church.” Sometimes it’s a clear blessing. Sometimes it’s more complicated.
How do we respond faithfully? In this practical and pastoral conversation, Randy Nyce, Managing Director at Everence, will help church leaders discern how to receive – and sometimes decline – gifts in ways that honor the giver, protect the congregation and clarify mission.
We’ll consider how to:
- Discern which gifts truly serve your calling
- Respond when a gift creates more burden than blessing
- Say “no” while preserving relationship
- Communicate clearly what your church actually needs
If you want to cultivate a more thoughtful, mission-shaped culture of generosity in your congregation, we invite you to join the conversation.
Speakers
Based in Souderton, Pennsylvania, Franco draws on over 20 years of pastoral, educational, and missionary experience to help churches and congregations from Philadelphia to the southeastern U.S. align their financial decisions with their faith.
Randy serves families, businesses, nonprofits and congregations in the eastern Pennsylvania region with stewardship and charitable gift planning. Before joining Everence, Randy worked as an educator, nonprofit director, and church lay leader, bringing a wealth of knowledge to his role.
