The One Fund: What Happens When Giving Starts With Mission?

What is a one fund generosity initiative, and how does it work in a church? Jim Sheppard and Frank Bealer explain how one clear giving invitation can support a church’s mission while leaders plan, allocate, and report on the gifts received. A one fund approach can simplify giving for the congregation, but it does not simplify the church’s responsibility to steward those gifts. In this episode of *Next Sunday*, Jim and Frank discuss how the approach differs from a unified budget, why trust and transparency matter, and how pastors can connect generosity with discipleship. In this conversation: What “one fund to the giver” means for the church How ongoing ministry and one-time priorities fit into the plan Why allocation and reporting matter to congregational trust How a clear invitation can help people new to the church How generosity can become a discipleship conversation *Chapters* 00:00 Welcome 01:31 Understanding the Generis One Fund 03:28 Where the concept came from 04:09 Why a one fund is not a unified budget 04:43 Leading with mission and vision 06:59 One fund to the giver, not the finance office 09:00 Planning for ongoing ministry and one-time needs 11:23 Trust, integrity, and reporting 13:06 Making giving clear for new people 15:39 The giver’s discipleship journey 17:25 Generosity and the heart in Luke 18 and 19 22:46 The question beneath the conversation about money Watch the full conversation for a closer look at the decisions behind a one fund approach and the leadership it requires. Learn more about *Next Sunday*: [generis.com/podcast](https://generis.com/podcast)