From Data to Discipleship How Churches Build Generous People

In this second episode of our conversation with DeWayne McNally from MortarStone, we move from understanding the generosity data to putting it into action. Together, we explore why generosity is fundamentally a discipleship issue, how churches can intentionally guide people from a first gift to lifelong generosity, and what the healthiest churches are doing to build a year-round culture of stewardship. If you're a pastor or church leader looking to move beyond simply encouraging giving to equipping generous disciples, this episode offers practical strategies grounded in both biblical principles and real church data. Chapters 0:00 Welcome Back & Episode Overview 1:40 The Church's Real Discipleship Challenge 5:15 Why Generosity Is a Discipleship Issue 9:15 The Journey from First Gift to Faithful Giving 12:30 The Biggest Miss Most Churches Make 13:35 Helping People Take Their First Step 15:55 Why Consistent Communication Matters 19:55 Speaking to Different Generations 22:35 Building a Year-Round Stewardship Strategy 29:45 The Critical Role of the Senior Pastor 31:20 Stewardship Without Manipulation 33:10 Why This Research Matters 35:10 Connect with MortarStone & CSN Resources Mortarstone Website - mortarstone.com Get the Annual Giving Report - Access Here Learn about the Christian Stewardship Network - https://www.christianstewardshipnetwo... Become a CSN member - https://membership.christianstewardsh...