It was warm and humid. One may say almost too hot for a Swede. But the story that emerged was more than cool. I listened to the mayor of a small Muslim village. We sat outside his house, drank teaRead more…
40acts resources for Lent 2015 now available
Christmas celebrations are barely over and Lent is probably the last thing on your mind. But we’re excited. Why? Because Stewardship just launched the 2015 website for 40acts, and you can now go and sign up for the 40acts Together resources –Read more…
The Steward’s Way website
After 1½ years in the planning, The Steward’s Way is now a reality. The Steward’s Way is a comprehensive, integrated, three-year discipleship initiative developed by sixteen different stewardship-based ministries all committed to equipping and resourcing churches to successfully grow an army ofRead more…
Crossover Transformation 2015 Vision and Strategy
Crossover Transformation (www.crossovertransformation.co.za) has become a key partner of the Global Generosity Network with a similar vision for Biblical stewardship, generous living and Kingdom-focused giving and investment. Their vision and strategy for 2015 is attached. For more information contact PatrickRead more…
Global Poverty Is on the Decline, But Almost No One Believes It
Did you know that, in the past 30 years, the percentage of people in the world who live in extreme poverty has decreased by more than half? If you said no—if you thought the number had gone up; that moreRead more…
Corporate Philanthropy – The New Paradigm: Volunteerism. Competence. Results.
Corporate philanthropy, social innovation, and corporate citizenship are no longer merely buzzwordsfor companies. Giving back to the community has now established itself within corporateDNA. To get a handle on how companies are approaching corporate social responsibility (CSR),why they do it,Read more…
2014 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index
The BNP Paribas Wealth Management 2014 Individual Philanthropy Index measures and reflects the commitment of philanthropists in four regions – Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States. Scores are based on three main criteria: the amounts donated, innovation,Read more…
Top 10 Major Donor Fundraising Trends for 2014-15
Fundraising is changing! Everything is shifting these days. Major donors are still not quite sure they trust you. Donors are changing too. Post-recession donors really are different! Are you changing your own fundraising strategies to keep up with donors’ newestRead more…
25 Memorable Bible Verses for Living a Generous Life
God is the first and most generous giver. His ways teach us how to approach generous living: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you throughRead more…
5 Great Generosity Stories from 2014
As 2014 draws to a close, we (GenerousChurch) thought we would share a handful of generosity stories that captured our attention this year. The first is a video that received a ton of attention and with a “star” like this…rightfullyRead more…