__Turn First-Time Givers into Generous Stewards__ Maximize is the ultimate how-to book for pastors and church leaders who long for their churches to be fully resourced and able to carry out ministry initiatives without financial strain. Shining a light on the often taboo subject of money, Maximize offers an innovative, step-by-step plan for systemizing and maximizing financial gifts while growing strong disciples. You'll learn how to  
   
cultivate first-time givers  
challenge people to tithe  
develop an ongoing stewardship system  
follow up with givers the right way  
develop multiple giving options  
shepherd the five types of givers in your church  
educate people to grow in the grace of giving  
  
Stewardship is an essential part of discipleship. This revolutionary, biblically based guide will chase the money discussion out of the darkness and bring it the attention it deserves.  
  
"I will read anything I can get my big hands on if Nelson Searcy's name is on it. He is one of the most practical writers I've read on any topic relating to the church. Maximize is must reading for all pastors."--Aubrey Malphurs, founder, the Malphurs Group; professor of pastoral ministries, Dallas Seminary  
  
"Nelson is one of the most strategically minded leaders on the planet. I love how he uses his gift to share with other church leaders the steps we can take to make sure our churches are healthy."--Perry Noble, pastor, NewSpring Church  
  
"So many 'good' churches could become 'great' churches with more financial resources to equip them to do what God is leading them to do. Read Maximize immediately--and tell every pastor you know to buy this book!"--Philip Wagner, lead pastor, Oasis Church, Los Angeles, CA  
  
__Nelson Searcy__ is the founding and lead pastor of The Journey Church of the City with locations in New York City, Queens, Brooklyn, and Boca Raton, Florida. He is also the founder of www.ChurchLeaderInsights.com. He and his church appear routinely on lists such as the 50 Most Influential Churches and the 25 Most Innovative Leaders. Nelson lives in New York City.  
  
__Jennifer Dykes Henson__ is a writer, wife, and mom to two young girls. She has coauthored several bestselling books, including The Generosity Ladder and Tongue Pierced. Previously, Jennifer worked with Dr. Charles Stanley as the marketing communications manager for In Touch Ministries. She lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia.

__Nelson Searcy__ is the founding and lead pastor of The Journey Church. Started in 2002 in New York City, this groundbreaking church sees the majority of its growth coming from new believers and currently meets in locations in Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, as well as additional locations in San Francisco and Boca Raton. Nelson is the recipient of the prestigious 2013 Donald A. McGavran Award for Outstanding Leadership in Great Commission Research. He is the author of more than seventy-five church growth resources and twelve books, including The Generosity Ladder, Maximize, Connect, and Ignite. Nelson is also an experienced church planter, coach, and church-growth strategist. Before to founding The Journey, he served as the director of the Purpose Driven Community at Saddleback Church. He is also the founder of ChurchLeaderInsights.com and the Renegade Pastors Network.  
  
__Jennifer Dykes Henson__ is a writer, wife, and mom to two young girls. She has coauthored several bestselling books, including The Generosity Ladder and Tongue Pierced. Previously, Jennifer worked with Dr. Charles Stanley as the marketing communications manager for In Touch Ministries. She lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia.

Maximize is the ultimate how-to book for pastors and church leaders who long for their churches to be fully resourced to carry out ministry initiatives without financial strain. Pastor Nelson Searcy provides an innovative, step-by-step plan for turning first-time givers into extravagant stewards of God's resources. Shining a light on the often taboo subject of money, Maximize will explore what causes someone to give for the first time and what leaders can do to systemize and maximize these gifts while growing strong disciples. Readers will learn how to  
   
-cultivate first-time givers  
-motivate people to tithe  
-develop an ongoing stewardship system  
-follow up with givers the right way  
-develop multiple giving options  
-shepherd the five types of givers in the church  
-educate people to grow in the grace of giving  
  
Stewardship is an essential part of discipleship. This revolutionary yet biblically based guide will chase the money discussion out of the darkness and bring it the attention it deserves. Every pastor needs a copy of Maximize!

Widely-respected authority on church leadership shows how being a healthy giver is essential to following Jesus and gives pastors a step-by-step guide for turning first-time givers into extravagant stewards.

\["For pastors wanting to increase church giving and stewardship", "Addresses the challenge of financial strain in ministry", "You will cultivate generous givers and strengthen discipleship"\]

Maximize is your essential guide to fostering generous giving in your church.

Searcy, Nelson

Dykes Henson, Jennifer

COVER

TITLE PAGE

COPYRIGHT PAGE

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

PART 1: STEWARDSHIP: BECOMING A FULLY DEVELOPING FOLLOWER OF JESUS

1. SHINING THE LIGHT: ILLUMINATING A TABOO SUBJECT

2. THE HEART OF STEWARDSHIP: INTRODUCING THE MAXIMIZE SYSTEM

3. CREATING A CULTURE OF GENEROSITY: "GIVE, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE"

PART 2: INITIAL GIVERS: RAISING UP NEW GIVERS

4. CULTIVATING FIRST-TIME GIFTS: PRACTICAL WAYS TO HELP PEOPLE CROSS THE THRESHOLD

5. EASY DOES IT: ELIMINATING UNNECESSARY BARRIERS TO GIVING

6. REVOLUTIONARY GRATITUDE: A LITTLE THANKS GOES A LONG WAY

PART 3: SYSTEMATIC GIVERS: TEACHING PEOPLE TO GIVE WHEN THEY ARE PAID

7. OPTIONS ARE NOT OPTIONAL: PROVIDING VARIOUS WAYS FOR PEOPLE TO GIVE

8. FROM FIRST-TIME GIVERS TO REGULAR GIVERS: HELPING PEOPLE TAKE THE STEP

9. MONEY MATTERS: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND QUARTERLY GIVING STATEMENTS

PART 4: TITHERS: CHALLENGING PEOPLE TO BECOME PROPORTIONAL GIVERS

10. THE FULL TITHE: OBEDIENCE-LEVEL GIVING

11. THE GIVING CHALLENGE: A REVOLUTIONARY TOOL

PART 5: EXTRAVAGANT GIVERS: SPURRING PEOPLE TO LIVE LIKE JESUS

12. EXTRAVAGANT GIVING: LEARNING TO LIVE LIKE JESUS

13. GETTING STARTED: FIRST STEPS TOWARD BECOMING A FULLY RESOURCED CHURCH

AFTERWORD

NOTES

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

BACK ADS

Maximizeis the ultimate how-to book for pastors and church leaders who long for their churches to be fully resourced to carry out ministry initiatives without financial strain. Pastor Nelson Searcy provides an innovative, step-by-step plan for turning first-time givers into extravagant stewards of God's resources. Shining a light on the often taboo subject of money,Maximizewill explore what causes someone to give for the first time and what leaders can do to systemize and maximize these gifts while growing strong disciples. Readers will learn how to  
  
-cultivate first-time givers  
-motivate people to tithe  
-develop an ongoing stewardship system  
-follow up with givers the right way  
-develop multiple giving options  
-shepherd the five types of givers in the church  
-educate people to grow in the grace of giving  
  
Stewardship is an essential part of discipleship. This revolutionary yet biblically based guide will chase the money discussion out of the darkness and bring it the attention it deserves. Every pastor needs a copy ofMaximize!

Maximize is the ultimate how-to book for pastors and church leaders who long for their churches to be fully resourced to carry out ministry initiatives without financial strain. Pastor Nelson Searcy provides an innovative, step-by-step plan for turning first-time givers into extravagant stewards of God's resources. Shining a light on the often taboo subject of money, Maximize will explore what causes someone to give for the first time and what leaders can do to systemize and maximize these gifts while growing strong disciples. Readers will learn how to -cultivate first-time givers -motivate people to tithe -develop an ongoing stewardship system -follow up with givers the right way -develop multiple giving options -shepherd the five types of givers in the church -educate people to grow in the grace of giving. Stewardship is an essential part of discipleship. This revolutionary yet biblically based guide will chase the money discussion out of the darkness and bring it the attention it deserves. Every pastor needs a copy of Maximize!

Nelson Searcy served as the director of The Purpose Driven Community at Saddleback Church before starting The Journey Church of the City in New York City in 2002. He and his 1,200-member church appear routinely on lists such as The 50 Most Influential Churches and The 25 Most Innovative Leaders. His newsletter for pastors and church leaders, Church Leader Insights, now reaches more than 40,000 subscribers and continues to grow by hundreds each month. Searcy lives in New York City.Jennifer Dykes Henson is a freelance writer based in New York City. She has served as a writer/producer and ministry consultant to organizations across the East Coast. Prior to moving to New York, Jennifer worked with Dr. Charles Stanley as the manager of marketing communications for In Touch Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia.

Maximize offers a step-by-step guide for pastors to cultivate generous givers in their church. It covers stewardship systems, tithing motivation, and donor follow-up strategies.

\["For pastors wanting to enhance church giving practices", "Helps overcome financial strain in ministry initiatives", "You will empower your congregation to become extravagant givers"\]

Maximize offers a step-by-step plan for pastors to cultivate generous giving in their churches.

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