Pastors, 9 Things Your Wealthy People Think As You Meet With Them And How To Attach Them To BIG Vision

 

Pastors, 9 Things Your Wealthy People Think As You Meet With Them And How To Attach Them To BIG Vision

Many pastors struggle in their dealings with their wealthy members.  As a result, many pastors have spiritualized their lack of discipling and outright ignoring of those in their church with affluence.
This is a missed opportunity for the Kingdom because wealthy people can flood the church with resources making ministry go farther faster
To help pastors prepare to engage those with wealth, the following are 9 Things Your Wealthy People Think as you meet with them:

1. Wealthy people are honored their pastor would meet with them.  Surprised?  Don’t be.  Kings talk to kings.
2. Wealthy people are not pressured in this environment.  They do it everyday.
3.  Wealthy people are looking for their pastor to connect with who and where they are at this age and stage of their life.
4. Wealthy people are familiar with significant commitments.  So invite them in to what God is doing at the church.
5. Wealthy people have experienced multiple personal and financial defining moments.  Therefore, they understand defining moments at their church better than anyone.
6. Wealthy people are inspired by the magnitude of a great vision of God’s work.
7. Wealthy people are moved by the urgency of the moment.  So communicate why action is required NOW.
8. Wealthy people are awed by the opportunity to be personally involved.  It may sound counter-intuitive but most financial leaders are humble and understand every good and perfect gift comes from God.
9. Wealthy people measure performance and potential for Kingdom impact.  So communicate the ROI.

To assist you in painting a clear and compelling vision for your financial leaders, here are seven things to remember:

1. Clear vision makes plans for the future certain.  It is the compass set which allows you to lead the church in God’s clearly marked path.
2. Clear vision makes the mission meaningful.  For instance, are you simply stacking bricks or are you building a structure which facilitates eternal life change?
3. Clear vision allows you to tackle the unknown, relying on God, His plans, and His economy.
4. Nothing of consequence has ever been accomplished for the Kingdom without godly leaders who are committed to embracing God’s vision for the future!
5. Clear vision means that as leaders, they see what you see, feel what you feel and hear what you hear as you look to the church’s future.  So describe what you see, feel and hear.
6. For vision to be realized, leaders must sense their importance and significance.
7. The vision can only be realized if leaders feel and accept responsibility, then invest meaningfully.

Financial Leaders do not respond to vision when unanswered questions exist.  The following questions, if answered effectively, will provide financial leaders clarity and allow them to become attached to BIG vision:

1. Why are we here as a church?
2. For whom are we here?
3. Where have we come from?
4. Where are we now?
5. Who are we now [how have we changed over time]?
6. Where are we going?
7. Why are we going there?
8. What will it feel like going there?
9. What are the critical factors for success?
10. How will we do it?
11. What can WE do?
12. What is the win for our church?  For the community?  For the nation, world, and Kingdom?

Pastors, if you struggle with connecting with financial leaders, feel free to connect with me.  I would be glad to coach you through the process.