You Cannot Steward Tomorrow

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ~1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 If you are seeking to lead as a steward leader, then this verse from Thessalonians is a powerfulRead more…

The 5 W’s of Philanthropy

Too often fundraising appeals emphasize what the charity needs, not what the supporter wants. Customized, strategic communication should focus on identifying and building relationships to increase donations and support. Who are your fundraisers? What is the demographic makeup of your supporters andRead more…

How Truly Generous People Give More Than Money

Last night, I was at a charitable event on Wall Street. I watched as the people who create money from their brains gave incredibly generous amounts for a great cause. The charity event was for Matt’s Promise, a 10-year-old nonprofit determinedRead more…

Giving the Audio Word of God to Those Who Cannot Read!

4.35 billion people in the world DO NOT READ. HOW WILL THEY ENGAGE WITH GOD’S WORD? The Gutenberg Press enabled a Scripture literacy revolution, making the full Bible available to every person – who could read. But today, 63% ofRead more…

Where Should We Give?

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…