Dan McConnell, Associate Generosity Strategist
Dan McConnell is a dynamic and skilled generosity strategist with a passion for helping churches grow generosity in order to achieve their God-inspired vision. With over 15 years of ministry and leadership experience, Dan brings an experienced, strategic, and collaborative approach to each church and organization he works with.
Prior to joining Generis, Dan served in a variety of roles as an Assemblies of God pastor including as student pastor, small groups pastor, creative arts pastor, and executive pastor. Dan's ministry experience allows him to bring a deep understanding of the unique complexities of growing generosity from the church staff perspective. His pastoral heart helps churches focus on discipling individual givers in addition to raising funds for Kingdom advancement.
Dan and CEP share the same heart for serving AG Churches, and have partnered together many times to help churches fulfill the unique vision God has for them. Dan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Practical Theology from Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL. He, his wife Kayla, and their two daughters, reside in Columbus, OH.
SERVICES
No matter the size of your God-inspired dreams, it can be daunting to think about chasing down the necessary resources. The truth is that while vision almost always exceeds current realities, the means to support your vision is within your grasp.
With Generis, you’re not alone. Our customized Campaign approach will help you assess, rethink and reframe your current reality, allowing you to reach your specific goals while also establishing a foundation for increased generosity overall.
Let’s be honest; there are times when one-on-one guidance, encouragement and accountability brings out the best in us and accelerates our ability to chase down those big, audacious dreams. The Generis Coaching experience is designed to align with your greatest needs and is delivered over a period of time that makes the most sense for you.
From time to time, it can be extremely helpful to analyze the habits of your overall giving climate to see what is currently working as well as where opportunities for a culture of generosity to increase might exist.
The Generosity Assessment is a one-day experience that provides a thorough assessment of your church’s effectiveness and reveals new opportunities for creating a culture of generosity. Think of it like an x-ray into the giving perspective of the church.
The Generosity Pulse Report offers a snapshot of the health of your generosity and stewardship culture.
By assessing the long-term health of your church’s giving and providing a clear view of your current finances, the Generosity Pulse Report eliminates the guesswork and offers your team confidence and understanding of your financial reality.
What Can You Expect During a
Generosity Pulse Report:
Data Dive
After meeting your Generosity Strategist and a secure upload of your giving data, your Generosity Strategist will analyze your past giving data, review your current giving, and identify key trends.
Expert Recommendations
During a Discovery Session, your Generosity Strategist will review the findings in your data, provide expert recommendations, and go over your specific questions.
Gain Clarity
You'll have a clear picture of your church's current financial standing and understand that opportunities exist for greater giver engagements.
Accelerate Generosity
Now it's time to make a plan! Together with your Generosity Strategist, you and your team will develop a plan that fits your church's culture and context and helps you begin moving the needle on generosity.