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The past fifty years have seen incredible successes in the worldwide church. We have experienced the growth of the house church movement in China and the spread of the gospel in Africa. God has stirred the body of Christ to work in unity across denominations for the sake of the Gospel.
But these kingdom successes have been achieved despite Christians giving just 2% of their income. We have an unprecedented opportunity to build on the success of the past fifty years. Imagine if we upped our giving to 3% or even 4%. Imagine what can happen if we use that giving more effectively in God’s Kingdom. Holy Spirit-inspired giving has the potential to transform missions.
But we also know that God’s priority is us, not our money. God gave everything for us, not even sparing His Son. When we give ourselves to Him, all we have becomes His. We adjust our priorities and steward His resources for His purposes. This revelation should mean allocating more than 2% to His work.
When we respond to God’s abundant generosity, and support kingdom causes freely, He blesses both parts of His body: the generator of funds and the worker in the field. And in partnering, we discover the purpose God has planned for us.
In this conversation on Resource Stewardship, we will look at the heart of stewardship and at partnership opportunities with some exciting missions work rising up from some of the most under-resourced people on the planet. We will also talk about what new opportunities like the interactive web can bring to unite global givers, receivers, churches and mission organizations.
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Recent Responses
- God gave his son ... to save the world. Abraham was ready to hand over his son. Hannah gave over her son. Elizabeth knew that…
Jim_Harries - 06.09.2010 - In Response To:
Why Give? 
- Not long ago, large sum of money was sent to a Christian ministry in China. - from a certain church in United States. Later they could not…
mission21 - 03.09.2010 - In Response To:
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Foreign Finances and the Local Church 
- Passivity is a problem that cuts to the heart of simply doing church or being a missional church.
Paul said, "Imitate me, then, as I…
Pete_Houston - 02.09.2010 - In Response To:
Craig and Moreland on The Church Condition and It’s Relevance on Indonesian Churches - Alex,
Thank you for this very helpful information. The idea you raise of accountability without control is very attractive. I often wonder how much of…
Swells in the Middle Kingdom - 25.08.2010 - In Response To:
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Foreign Finances and the Local Church - Dear Swells,
Your examples below illustrate the good and the bad of foreign assistance. In my organization, which is similar to the one you described…
Alex_Araujo - 25.08.2010 - In Response To:
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Foreign Finances and the Local Church 
- Thanks, I will study more this issue. Thanks for your help.
David Hausmann - 24.08.2010 - In Response To:
A recent newspaper article on a Prosperity Theology denomination’s announcement - In one local church there has been a sort of backlash against one of the pastors—a woman who previously was respected for her integrity and…
Swells in the Middle Kingdom - 23.08.2010 - In Response To:
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Foreign Finances and the Local Church 
- David,
With all respect, I disagree that we can ignore such an "extreme case" and that it cannot be used in our conversation on prosperity…
David Bledsoe - 23.08.2010 - In Response To:
A recent newspaper article on a Prosperity Theology denomination’s announcement - OK! This is a very extreme case and cannot be used for the good of our delicate debate on the prospertiy gospel.
Obviously to build…
David Hausmann - 23.08.2010 - In Response To:
A recent newspaper article on a Prosperity Theology denomination’s announcement 
- How unbelievably sad and distressing. Don’t you think God grieves with all that’s going on in His name. We must proclaim Christ the Redeemer, remain…
Joseph Paul Cadariu - 20.08.2010 - In Response To:
A recent newspaper article on a Prosperity Theology denomination’s announcement
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