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By Jacquelline Fuller | Blog
A very interesting blog in which the author argues that to unconditional cash transfers directly to poor people such as being done by GiveDirectly (http://www.givedirectly.org/) can have great benefits.
By Mark Oppenheimer | Article
An interesting article on people who want to be recognised for their giving. This has implications for Christian giving as well.
By Andrea Brock, Ellie Buteau, Ramya Gopal | Research
According tothis report of the Center for Effective Philanthropy foundations should be clear, open, and honest about the foundations’ processes and decisions that have implications for the work of charities…
By Mats Tunehag | Article
Christ talks about invasion: may God’s Kingdom come on earth, may God’s will be done in our lives and societies today. The incarnational mystery is one of engagement, living among…
By Atul Tandon | Blog
Tandon Institute™, a global advisory firm, works with Christian ministries and social sector enterprises, equipping them with strategy, solutions and staffing to enable them rapidly accelerate their impact, revenues, brand…
By Sadiri Joy Tira | Blog
The Missional International Church Network (MICN, http://micn.org) defines an “international church” as a church that “primarily serve[s] people of various nationalities (expatriates) and church backgrounds living outside their passport (home)…
By Dr Brian Kluth | Sermon/Message
An excellent and very practical devotional by Dr Brian Kluth that helps Christians in their generosity journey. This is one devotional that every Christian should read and use!
By Cody C. Lorance | Article
A couple quotes have come out of the 2013 Desiring God Conference that I wanted to respond to. Here they are: "The power is not in contextualization; it’s in the…
By Cody C. Lorance | Article
A compelling article has just come out in the Atlantic regarding the tragically high suicide rate among Bhutanese-Nepali refugees. I’ve been saying for a few years that this group has…
By WordTruth authors | Article
One of the greatest privileges a believer will have is to present the Good News of Jesus Christ to others. Knowing this, it is beneficial to have a plan for…
By Global Generosity Network | Presentation
South Asia Generosity Consultation, 13 June 2013 Generosity is becoming a main theme amongst Christian leaders. Chris Willard of Leadership Network calls generosity ‘the new evangelism’. On behalf of the…
By Global Generosity Network | Presentation
South Asia Fundraising Training, 15-16 June 2013 Many Christian organisations and churches face challenges in mobilising financial resources for their ministries. On behalf of the Lausanne/WEA Global Generosity Network (http://generositymovement.org/about/),…
By Global Generosity Network | Presentation
South Asia Generosity Training, 14-15 June 2013 Generosity is becoming a main theme amongst Christian leaders. Chris Willard calls generosity ‘the new evangelism’. On behalf of the Lausanne/WEA Global Generosity…
By Global Generosity Network | Presentation
Global Generosity Trainers Consultation, 13-15 June 2013 Generosity is becoming a main theme among Christian leaders. Chris Willard of Leadership Network calls generosity ‘the new evangelism’. It is therefore understandable…
By Various | Presentation
Different graphs depicting the spectrum of social enterprises - charities that receive some income from trade to businesses with intented social outcomes.
By Lilly Family School of Philanthropy | Research
The ’A Decade of Million-Dollar Gifts’ report offers an in-depth analysis of publicly announced US charitable donations of $1 million and above given to 12 different types of recipient organizations…
By Global Generosity Network | Presentation
An outline of a ministry fundraising course provided by Rob Martin and Barbara Shantz.
By Issachar Initiative | Presentation
This infograph presents the challenge to Christians to focus their giving toward the areas of the world where the church is not.
By Joshua Project | Research
This map shows the status of world evangelisation indicating which people groups are unreached/least-reached (few if any Christians), which groups have a formative/nominal church and which groups have an established/significant…
By ralph winter | Article
In an effort of Mission and Evangelsm Partnership is very key factor to achieve the goal of Great Commission given by Lord Jesus Christ,no single indivisual or mission organization can…
By Os Guinness and David Wells | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Os Guinness and David Wells as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session…
By Carver T. Yu | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Carver T.Yu as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Morning Plenary session on “Making…
By North Korean Student | Cape Town 2010 Congress Video
An inspiring and emotional testimony from a young North Korean student. Download Options PC users: Right click a link and choose "Save as" to download file. Mac users: Command click…
By Chris Wright | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Chris Wright as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Morning Plenary session on “Calling…
By Michael Herbst | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Michael Herbst as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Morning Plenary session on “Making…
By Tim Keller | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editors’ Note: This is an advance paper for Cape Town 2010, written as an early draft of the content to be discussed at the evening plenary session on “Megacities,” and…
By S. Kent Parks and John Scott | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by S. Kent Parks (1) and John Scott as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the…
By Antoine Rutayisire | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Antoine Rutayisire as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Morning Plenary session on “Building…
By The Lausanne Leadership Development Working Group | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Jane Overstreet, on behalf of the Lausanne Leadership Development Working Group, as an overview of the topic to…
By Las Newman and Ken Gnanakan | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Las Newman and Ken Gnanakan as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session…
By Willy Kotiuga | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Willy Kotiuga as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session on “Preparing Your…
By Benjamin A. Kwashi | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Benjamin A. Kwashi as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Morning Plenary session on…
By The Lausanne Strategy Working Group | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Paul Eshleman on the behalf of the Lausanne Strategy Working Group as an overview of the topic to…
By Leslie Anne Neal Segraves, Chad Alan Neal Segraves | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Leslie Anne Neal Segraves and Chad Alan Neal Segraves as an overview of the topic to be discussed…
By Patrick Fung | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Patrick Fung as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Morning Plenary session on “Partnering…
By The Lausanne Movement | Article
We are pleased to announce that the completed ’Cape Town Commitment: A Confession of Faith and a Call to Action’ is now available online at www.lausanne.org/ctcommitment.
By The Resource Mobilisation Working Group | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Ram Gidoomal in collaboration with the Resource Mobilization Working Group as an overview of the topic to be…
By Ron Green | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Ron Green as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session on “Crafting an…
By Rebecca Manley Pippert & Bishop Benjamin A. Kwashi | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Rebecca Manley Pippert and Bishop Benjamin A. Kwashi as an overview of the topic to be discussed at…
By Michael Ramsden | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Michael Ramsden as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Morning Plenary session on “Bearing…
