Videos
The Center produces many video learning opportunities. Our presenters are recognized experts in their areas of presentation. Here you will learn from Dr. Chuck Bugg, senior consultant on preaching, Ruben Swint, the Generosity Guy, and Bo Prosser, our president and lead consultant.
Our videos are inspirational, instructional, and insightful. These are free for you to use individually or with groups in your church. Be sure to visit the Center’s YouTube Channel to subscribe to your favorites. Also, make sure you have subscribed to our mailing list to keep up with the latest news.
We are always creating new videos. Have an idea, let us know!
Emergency Briefing
Ruben Swint, The Generosity Guy, and Bo have an Emergency Briefing on Solving Catchup Sunday. For the first time in recent memory (excluding Covid), many churches were closed two consecutive Sundays in January.
Asking With Confidence
Bo and Ruben discuss asking for money with confidence and competence—rooted in faith, mission, gratitude, and practice—emphasizing listening, generosity, and viewing fundraising as a spiritual invitation.
Capital Campaigns
Bo Prosser and The Generosity Guy, Ruben Swint get together for a fantastic discussion on the Basics of Capital Campaigns.
Quarter 4 - Year Round Generosity
Ruben Swint & Bo Prosser wrap up their conversation on Year Round Generosity and Stewardship, focusing on the 4th Quarter of the year.
Quarter 3 - Year Round Generosity
Ruben Swint & Bo Prosser continue their conversation on Year Round Generosity and Stewardship, focusing on the 3rd Quarter of the year.
Quarter 2 - Year Round Generosity
Ruben Swint & Bo Prosser continue their conversation on Year Round Generosity and Stewardship, focusing on the 2nd Quarter of the year.
Quarter 1 - Year Round Generosity
Ruben Swint & Bo Prosser begin their conversation on Year Round Generosity and Stewardship, focusing on the 1st Quarter of the year.
The End Is Near - Part 2
Swint and Prosser discuss year-end giving strategies, emphasizing mission-driven appeals, multi-channel outreach, small campaigns, and encouraging larger donations.
The End Is Near - Part 1
Ruben Swint and Bo Prosser discuss strategies for year-end giving, emphasizing mission-driven appeals, timely asks, and engaging church members.
Loving the Stewardship Season, Part 1
Bo Prosser and Ruben Swint discuss embracing stewardship season with creativity, shifting focus to generosity, fostering relationships, and expanding giving beyond finances in church programs.
Loving the Stewardship Season, Part 2
Bo Prosser interviews Ruben Swint about stewardship, discussing the "giving path" as a way to encourage generosity and spiritual growth, beyond just tithing.
Loving the Stewardship Season, Part 3
In their conversation, Ruben Swint and Bo Prosser discuss effective stewardship campaigns, emphasizing storytelling, addressing different life stages, and fostering generosity over financial focus.
The Generosity 7, Part 1
Ruben Swint discusses developing generosity in churches through his "Generosity 7" framework, focusing on shifting from institutional needs to helping people and fostering a culture of giving.
The Generosity 7, Part 2
Ruben Swint discusses principles for building generosity in churches, emphasizing the importance of shifting language, understanding generational identities, and focusing on mission and relationships.
The Generosity 7, Part 3
Ruben Swint discusses building generosity in churches, emphasizing wealth flowing for kingdom impact, starting small in giving, and trusting God for provision.
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