# Ep. 29: The 5 Seasons of Church Funding Most Pastors Skip

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Podcast: [Distilled: Church Finance Made Simple](https://stenobird.com/podcast/distilled-church-finance-made-simple-7726670)
Published: 2026-03-12T17:55:24+00:00
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## Resource

pisode Summary In this episode of Distilled, Kira Echeandia and Dan Pourbaix sit down with Craig Fatt from Injoy Stewardship to unpack a powerful framework for church generosity: the five seasons of church funding . Too often, churches operate in constant “harvest mode”—asking for giving without cultivating the culture that sustains it. Craig explains how healthy church funding follows a natural rhythm similar to farming: prepare, plant, grow, harvest, and rest . When churches intentionally move through these seasons, generosity becomes discipleship rather than pressure. The conversation explores what each season looks like in practice, why pastors often skip key stages like preparing and resting, and how churches can align their ministry calendar with a healthier rhythm of generosity. Whether you're leading a church or shaping its financial strategy, this episode offers a practical framework for building a sustainable culture of generosity. Key Takeaway Healthy church generosity isn’t built through constant fundraising—it grows when churches intentionally walk through the five seasons of funding: prepare, plant, grow, harvest, and rest . Resources Mentioned Injoy Stewardship 2026 Stewardship Planning Resource from Injoy Stewardship

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