This is another brilliant video by Dan Stevers. It reminds us that living today is a gift in itself – and we need to make it count!
New Innovations in Online Giving
Online giving is growing in importance. The article highlights the many ways churches are making giving easier for attenders.
Year-end charitable giving bonanza is a myth
There is an assumption in the U.S. that the best charitable giving season is October, November, and December each year (Year-End). The facts do not support this myth. Most believe that there are two reasons that year-end giving is good.Read more…
Generosity Resources Update December 2014
Global Generosity Network Generosity Resources Update December 2014 Dear Friends Greetings from the Global Generosity Network (GGN), the initiative that inspires stewardship, generosity and giving among Christians. Christmas is a time of giving and sharing, the end of a year is a time of reflectionRead more…
The family with 34 children – and counting
Jeane and Paul Briggs have 34 children – 29 of whom were adopted from other countries including Mexico, Ghana and Ukraine. Now their family is about to get even bigger. In 1985, Jeane Briggs was at church when sheRead more…
Challenge your church to be generous in 2015!
40acts is back for 2015. And in preparation we’ve put together some church resources available now in time to plan for the next term. If you’re a church leader and organising your sermon plan for next year, why notRead more…
What Nonprofits Can Learn from Salvation Army Bell Ringers
I’ve always admired The Salvation Army bell ringers. In addition to donating their time and ringing their signature bell in all sorts of terrible weather, the program raises a sack of money that rivals Santa’s. Last year, kettle bells raised $136 millionRead more…
Top 21 Proverbs on Giving Without Regretting
Christmas is the one time of the year when giving is on the forefront of everyone’s mind and possibly heart. You can witness it in the retailer raking it in, the mom preparing for guests, or the Salvation Army volunteerRead more…
3 Reasons to Stop Referring to ‘The Poor’
“Every single person on the face of the planet is created in God’s image. Everybody has the same heavenly Father. Everybody has capacity, talent, and ability. Everybody has responsibility. Everybody has stewardship responsibility. I don’t care what dirt hovel you’reRead more…
Good Sense Freed-Up Resources for 2015
The Christian financial management ministry Good $ense (http://goodsensemovement.org/) has put together an information and planning tool to assist Christian leaders with scheduling financial stewardship teaching and training events through the coming year. The Freed-Up Resource Calendar briefly describes four different workshops andRead more…