Another practical tool from Stan Tharp, designed to help pastors and church leaders. Why this book can help you: 1.Biblically based principles and truths 2.Tested in the "real world" of ministry 3.Supported by a "track record" of fruitfulness a.Under the author's leadership, the general fund for the Christian Life Center has grown 21 of the last 23 years. b.Total growth is from a budget of $958,828 (when the church went through a crisis-senior pastor change in 1990) to over $5,200,000 c.The average annual increase was 7.65% PLEASE NOTE: This book is one of a "trilogy" written by this author (available on Amazon.com) that go together to contribute to church health in a straightforward, effective way. It is HIGHLY recommended to read all three, and apply the principles together. Those who have done so have experienced VERY encouraging results: 1.Teach Them to Give 2.The Financially Healthy Church 3.BIG: A God-Sized Vision for Your Church (Using Acts 1:8 as a template for your church health and growth) TEACH THEM TO GIVE is helpful to anyone asked to "Take the offering in the church service today..." In a moment, you can give a practical, and theologically sound invitation for people to give.