Todd McMichen

Todd serves at the Director of Generosity by Lifeway. His generosity roots rise from leading multiple capital campaigns for two churches where he served as a staff member, raising over $35,000,000 for their visionary projects. Since 2000, Todd has been a well-established stewardship coach, generosity leader, author, and conference speaker.

Vlog: Communicating at Home

September 26, 2019 by Todd McMichen

Generous parents grow generous kids. We can cultivate the culture of generosity with the next generation through our conversations.

Next Generation Giving: The Power of Family Part 3

September 24, 2019 by Todd McMichen

A few years ago at Lifeway we did a study on churches averaging over 1,000 in worship attendance. We asked a variety of questions, a few were financial. One of their consistent responses stuck with me, it was the growing concern of their aging donor bases. Church leaders were seeing a pending gap that is […]

Vlog: Best and First Givers

September 19, 2019 by Todd McMichen

This video will help you think through the tools available for givers of all generations. The goal is making giving easy for first-time givers so they become your best givers.

Next Generation Giving: The Power of Digital, Part 2

September 17, 2019 by Todd McMichen

Digital giving does not increase giving in and of itself. Not sure if you expected this message from me or not, but it is true. However, if your intention is to grow generosity in everyone you must unleash all forms of digital giving. Then you will need to lead them well. And there isn’t just […]

VLOG: Financial vs. Serving Generosity

September 13, 2019 by Todd McMichen

Most pastors believe there is a difference between financial and serving generosity. However, the majority of congregational members view them as interchangeable.

Next Generation Giving: The Power of the Preacher Part 1

September 10, 2019 by Todd McMichen

This one statement is the most true leadership statement of any when it comes to experiencing a generous church. “Generous churches are led by generous pastors.” As a leader, you definitely reap what you sow. No matter what your current financial picture, you can grow a generous church. Generous churches are not large and rich […]

Vlog: Generosity is a Team Sport

August 29, 2019 by Todd McMichen

Generosity is a team sport. Every generation is impacted by generosity and also everyone on your team is impacting those people on the topic of money or giving.

Four Reasons You Might Have A Volunteer Shortage And How To Stop It

August 27, 2019 by Todd McMichen

The church is a volunteer-driven organization. Which means that nothing happens without volunteers. Additionally, this means church leaders and staff are constantly in recruiting mode to supply what is often a ministry with vacant team members. As a staff member, the never-ending need of volunteers might have been my greatest frustration. So I made it […]