The Everyday Pastor Giving & Budgeting (with Jamie Dunlop)
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Nov 24, 2025 Jamie Dunlop, associate pastor and author who advises churches on stewardship, explains why church budgets are spiritual documents. He discusses teaching gospel-centered giving, building trust with transparent finances, using the budget as a prayer guide, and realistic forecasting and compensation practices. Short, practical conversations about modeling generosity and leading with clarity.
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Giving Reveals Heart's Allegiance
- Giving signals the worth of God, not God's need for our money.
- Jamie Dunlop says cheerful giving reveals a transformed heart and delights God.
Preach Joy, Not Guilt
- Teach giving as joy and opportunity, not guilt or obligation.
- Avoid legalistic or 'give-to-get' frames and preach Scripture's vision of delight in giving.
Encourage Giving As Formation
- Encourage giving because it's spiritually good for believers, not to meet pastor's need.
- Model Paul's gratitude and teach that giving forms faith and heavenly focus.
