Where should Christians give their money and resources? Does God have a giving agenda? While the Bible does not spell everything out in as much detail as we might like, it does provide us with some important emphases and examplesRead more…
The Necessity of the use of Indigenous Languages for purposes of Sustainability
This recently published article looks at the necessity for the use of indigenous languages for enabling sustainable development. Its use of missiological and theological terminology has been of necessity minimal to allow publication in a secular journal, but it hasRead more…
Kingdom Stewardship
As I was reading through this paper, the following verses in the Bible came to memory; i) Col.3:17 – “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanksRead more…
Covenant of Stewardship in overlapping mission
After reading Ram Gidoomal’s advance paper on generosity, it seems clear that the RMWG is deeply committed to nurturing a global generosity movement– a groundswell of giving to Chrisitian work. Praise God for that!! What if it happens? What wouldRead more…
A Response to “Kingdom Stewardship”
[FULL TEXT] Having read carefully through the advance paper submitted by Ram Gidoomal, I wanted to offer a few thoughts in response. In particular, I want to discuss the distinction between clergy and laity as it relates to stewardshipRead more…
Open Sourcing Your Ministry Innovation
When you have a new innovation that you are nurturing one of the gut reactions is to hide it. You don’t want anyone to steal your idea or, even worse, make fun of it! So many times we develop innovationsRead more…
Kingdom Stewardship
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 discussed at the Multiplex session on “Mobilizing Resources for WorldRead more…
Teamwork: Body Building with Divine Purposes
Biblical teamwork is more than reaching goals. Biblical teamwork, likeother facets of Body life, will bring glory to God, enhance Christ-like development in each team member, and exhibit loving interdependence between team members. These and many other characteristics set biblicalRead more…
When does fundraising become unethical?
When does fundraising become unethical? When fundraisers act as takers, not lead givers Jim Harries had me from hello. Even the title of his post on the Lausanne Global Conversation site–Biblical Giving, Holding Donors Accountable–is about the best five word summaryRead more…
Generosity coaches are necessary
Generosity coaches are necessary because giving is learned, not latent in donors Interesting that shortly after I posted a general affirming review of Kathy LeMay’s The Generosity Plan, especially with regard to its democratization of philanthropy, I would run across aRead more…