Generosity is an unequivocal characteristic of the life of a follower of Jesus Christ. It is the joyful life that flows freely and richly from a heart that has been set free by the power of the Holy Spirit. ItRead more…
Generosity is a Willing Spirit
2 Corinthians 8:1-15 In Paul’s letter to the church he had begun in the city, the multicultural metropolis, of Corinth, it had been a year since Paul had last been with the Corinthians and he is following up with themRead more…
Generosity is Remembering
Exodus 35:20-29; 36:2-7 Generosity begins by remembering. And remembering in a certain kind of way. The ancient Israelites depended on, and made an art of, remembering. Throughout the psalms, there is a call to remembrance, to reflect on what GodRead more…
Do’s and Don’ts for a Great Annual Fundraising Plan
It’s the slow time of mid-summer, and it’s time to step back from your day-to-day work for a breather. AND – It’s time to look ahead at your fundraising plan for the coming year. I hope you enjoy your downRead more…
small church, BIG IMPACT
Your church size has huge implications. Church leaders often define their career worth in terms of people in the pews. It always seems to surface within the first two or three minutes of conversations among pastors. How’s attendance been recently? Read more…
Philanthropy in Russia: An Insider’s View
Charitable giving and philanthropy in Russia is slightly more than twenty years old. It all started in early 1990 with a number of newly established companies that gave to all sorts of issues on an ad hoc basis. A fewRead more…
Philanthropy in Brazil: An Insider’s View
The Brazilian philanthropic landscape presents great challenges but also interesting opportunities that could result in Brazil becoming a leading force among the BRIC countries in terms of social investment. Fueled in part by French economist Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the 21stRead more…
New Testament Giving – II Corinthians 9:7
No other verse better expresses how Christians should give than II Corinthians 9:7. It says, “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” First,Read more…
Should you join a giving circle?
Joining or creating a Giving Circle enables you to socialise your giving by linking you with like-minded donors in order to choose and support causes of mutual interest. In last month’s philanthropy column the Giving Circle channel was introduced as one wayRead more…
Jesus, Money and Stuff
A Life of Stewardship in Light of Eternity “A disciple learns to remain generous by decisions to engage in hospitality, settle into a level of living, choose simplicity and refrain from debt.” Masterworks’ mission is to help our clients connectRead more…