The role of money in international missions had been an issue in the global church for many years. The Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization published the Lausanne Standards (http://www.lausannestandards.org/) as a set of values and principles to guide donors andRead more…
How To Create A Culture of Generosity
In this excellent blog Mike Zserdin argues that we make generosity too complicated. If we want to live in a generous culture, we must simply give. It starts with us giving a little more money consistently and inviting our friendsRead more…
Blessed to be a blessing
This is the Executive Summary of an exciting new initiative in South Africa that mobilises generosity and giving through voluntary service or the giving of time. Working closely with local churches, this model could be used in other contexts asRead more…
Generous Church Magazine May 2013 Issue
The May issue of a new magazine focusing on generosity and giving especially for churches. There are very interesting stories about Christian givers, events, ministries and much more.
TWR and Faith Reliance
This booklet describes how TWR promotes global, generous living. Through this initiative Christians are motivated to become involved in the Great Commission, the joy and discipline of generous giving is taught as part of discipleship and leaders are trained inRead more…
Better Way Giving Series
An excellent series by Jay Link of Stewardship Ministries about New Testament teaching about giving. As Jay says ’a truly comprehensive theology of giving that, like everything else in the New Testament, is both liberating, grace filled and life-transforming –Read more…
2013 Congregational Economic Impact Study
This study examines the impact of the economic environment on a sample of U.S. congregations. This study includes responses from 3,103 U.S. congregations, of which nearly two-thirds are Mainline Protestant, a quarter are Evangelical Protestant, and the rest are other ChristianRead more…
12 Steps to Raise Ministry or Missionary Support
Using the image of a tree, Brian Kluth describes 12 very practical steps to raise ministry and missionary support. Step one starts with daily time with God, step 2 emphasises Godly teaching, step 3 is about service, step 4 dealsRead more…
10 Ways people are influenced to live generously
Another of Brian Kluth’s excellent charts. In this one he shows how among others family, Bible generosity devotionals, small groups, media and giving opportunities and requests encourage people to live generously.
10 Easy Ways Board Members Can Raise Money
Board members can help organisations to mobilise funds. These are some ideas:help Ask a foundation executive or corporate representative to sponsor your annual event. Ask a friend or family member to sponsor your annual event. Ask everyone you know toRead more…