May 21, 2025

Grow Your Congregation in the Grace of Giving: An Interview with Mike Stadelmayer

22 minutes

Thom and Jess interview Mike Stadelmayer of Church Growth Services. In this episode, they discuss how to grow your congregation in the grace of giving.

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