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By Cody C. Lorance | Article
In 2003, my wife and I moved from Oklahoma to Chicago fully expecting that we’d just be passing through. In fact, we began our application process for the International Mission Board (IMB)…
By Cody C. Lorance | Article
During my recent tour through Michigan teaching the infamous "Lesson 14" of Perspectives("Pioneer Church Planting"), one of my primary emphases was that in the 21st century, the frontiers of mission are shifting…
By Cody C. Lorance | Article
If you disobey the Word of God, even though you have stopped wearing tika (तिलक), you have become as one who is not a Bhakta (devotee and disciple) of Lord…
By Sadiri Joy Tira | Blog
Today I went to a quiet park (in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) to observe and take pictures of migratory birds. This park is a nesting and breeding ground for birds coming…
By Margaret Doll and Julie Limmer | Presentation
Not everybody can wait! Written translation often takes years. What if we could have Bible stories in video form in weeks? What if you had a tool to engage people…
By Dr Sas Conradie | Article
A few weeks ago I attended a seminar in the British Houses Parliament on changes needed to facilitate global sustainable economic development in the future. As often in these discussions,…
By Vonnie James | Research
The Exodus event and experience in the Hebrew scripture is often used as a paradigm of liberation. This usage brings with it many questions, which we shall address, later in…
By WordTruth authors | Article
Is the Bible relevant for today’s world? If so, it should deal with every aspect of life and relationships, including the political realm and, specifically, the people involved in politics.…
By Dr Zenet Maramara | Presentation
This is the new website of the MBA in Biblical Stewardship and Christian Management taught through the Center for Biblical Stewardship at the Asia Theological Seminary. One of the best…
By John Richardson | Blog
Have you ever wondered what Good Friday look like without the generosity of Jesus? Read this blog and see how each historical and spiritual issue was riding on the generosity…
By Brian Kluth | Sermon/Message
The Spanish translation of 30 Bible financial principles: man’s ways vs God’s way
By Vadim Babashkin | Video
The Bishop Hannington (http://generositymovement.org/2011/09/grace-of-giving-bishop-hannington/) and Handful of Rice (http://generositymovement.org/2011/09/a-handful-of-rice/) videos are being distributed and used across the world. The attached documents are the Russian translated scripts of the videos.
By Generous Church | Article
Visit the website to download a seven-page white paper that outlines the seven common attributes of generous churches. These attributes include:The role of leadership in the generous churchHow vision and…
By Wayne Kirkland | Article
In this overview article of the Theology of Work Project (WWW.THEOLOGYOFWORK.ORG), the emphasis is on God’s intent for how we handle wealth. The article explores:God’s original intentions regarding provision and…
By Norine Macdonald and Luc tayart de Borms | Research
Philanthropy in Europe is rooted in a rich past and is moving towards a promising future. The diversity of philanthropic initiatives in Europe are explained through a few examples of…
By Ruedi and Jenny Giezendanner | Sermon/Message
The role of money in international missions had been an issue in the global church for many years. The Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization published the Lausanne Standards (http://www.lausannestandards.org/) as…
By Mike Zserdin | Blog
In this excellent blog Mike Zserdin argues that we make generosity too complicated. If we want to live in a generous culture, we must simply give. It starts with us…
By Helplift Network | Presentation
This is the Executive Summary of an exciting new initiative in South Africa that mobilises generosity and giving through voluntary service or the giving of time. Working closely with local…
By Mike Stickler | Article
The May issue of a new magazine focusing on generosity and giving especially for churches. There are very interesting stories about Christian givers, events, ministries and much more.
By TWR | Presentation
This booklet describes how TWR promotes global, generous living. Through this initiative Christians are motivated to become involved in the Great Commission, the joy and discipline of generous giving is…
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