A 10-part giving plan
Move from vision casting to celebrating generosity, with practical questions and assignments for your leadership team.
December starts
with a strategy.
The 2026-27 End of Year Giving Playbook
A clear plan for the vision you’re carrying. Help your church communicate with purpose, invite generosity, and finish the year strong.
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By Dr. Glenn SaulsA practical guide for pastors and church leaders
A plan your team
can put to work.
Bring the vision, the communication, and the follow-through into one shared plan.
Your October to January calendar
Plan October 2026 through January 2027: the letters, emails, and Sunday conversations that help people understand where you’re going and how to take part.
Giving benchmarks and your scorecard
Explore sourced 2026 research on year-end online giving, then build a plan around your own church’s history and goals.
A checklist and leadership debrief
Keep the details in view, reflect on what worked, and carry the lessons into your church’s next season.
Give your people
a vision to share.
December brings a lot of requests for generosity. A clear, church-wide focus helps your congregation understand the ministry behind the invitation.
Use the playbook to equip leaders first, communicate consistently, connect personally with donors, and turn offering moments into acts of worship.
Then celebrate what your church made possible together.
Make a plan.
Finish with purpose.
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Dr. Glenn Sauls
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