The World Wealth Report is the benchmark for tracking High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), their wealth, and the global and economic conditions that drive change in the wealth management industry. The 2014 report covers 71 countries in the market-sizing model,Read more…
2014 U.S. Trust Insights on Wealth and Worth
Nine in 10 wealthy Americans say they want to help close the income gap between the rich and the poor, according to the U.S. Trust study on wealth and worth. But only 39 percent say donating money to charities that provideRead more…
Transforming the economies of Africa
Statistics show that +/- 81% of the South African population is Christian; with 56% of the population attending church at least once a week. If this is so – why is South Africa not reflecting a Christian culture in everyRead more…
Charity and philanthropy in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
I joined in on a webinar on charity and philanthropy in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS countries). Because of the interest and value to ministries and churches, I decided to post the powerpoints presented and resources mentionedRead more…
Local traditions and global context: understanding Arab philanthropy
Studies on global philanthropy indicate that cultural traditions, religious norms, political histories, and the economic strength of individual countries have profoundly shaped giving in individual countries and geographical regions, creating a rich and diverse global philanthropic landscape. However, some commonalitiesRead more…
Progress & Challenges in Africa
Africa made significant progress the last 20 years, but there are still significant challenges for the African church to engage with. The infographic that can be downloaded through the website gives an insight into these challenges. Modeling generosity in theRead more…
How to Make Giving a Part of Your Company Culture
When we started our company, it was important to me to bring the concept of giving into everything that we do, as it has always been a fundamental aspect of my life as a person. I’ve always believed that youRead more…
‘The Business of Generosity’ Book Giveaway
Download your free copy of ’The Business of Generosity’ from the website before 19 April 2014! Generosity is big business in the 21st century. Just count the number of new companies whose central offering is attached to the concept ofRead more…
Theology That Works: Making Disciples Who Practice Fruitful Work and Economic Wisdom in Modern America
“Theology That Works,” ’Theology that Works’ is a 60-page manifesto on discipleship and economic work written by Greg Forster and published by the Oikonomia Network (http://oikonomianetwork.org/). It includes a flowchart diagram that shows the overall interconnectedness of stewardship and economics. The flowchart andRead more…
How Do You Define Success?
How do you define success in your church or ministry setting? In The Choice: The Christ-Centered Pursuit of Kingdom Outcomes, R. Scott Rodin, Wesley K. Willmer, and I suggest that most people define success in one of two ways, and thisRead more…