1. Be a good steward of the resources you have (1 Cor. 4:1-2; Lk. 16:10).

2. Don't just preach tithing, model tithing.

3. Be generous (2 Cor. 8:7; 9:6-7).

4. Set budget ceilings and floors.

5. Create margin (Prov. 21:20).

6. Information helps (2 Cor. 8:20-21).

7. Ask God for money, not people.

8. Teach people how to be financially free.

9. Make giving easy.

10. Develop givers.

11. Thank the givers.

12. Keep the vision in front of them.