Having introduced generosity networks and generosity centres yesterday, today I will focus on generosity resources and ministries developed by Christian networks, denominations and local churches. There are also a few independent ministries that focus on encouraging stewardship, generosity and givingRead more…
Should All of My Tithe Go to the Local Church?
I have a great deal of respect for John Piper, the prolific writer and pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. And, it was a privilege to have his team participate in one of our Leadership Network Generous Churches LeadershipRead more…
Generosity is the New Evangelism
The truth is that God doesn’t need our money, but He knows that our orientation toward money reflects our obedience to the Lordship of Christ and how well we grasp that he is the source of all we have. AsRead more…
Complexities of Money and Missions in Asia
What happens when an expatriate missionary is thrust into a context where the standard of living is so divergent that perceived or actual wealth suddenly becomes the strongest draw of attraction? What actual message is communicated through the wordless witnessRead more…
The Age of Global Giving
A practical guide for the donors and funding recipients of our time [Forthcoming Book] It’s About Equal Partnership The Age of Global Giving is about the new relationship between donors and funding recipients. The importance of building an effective relationshipRead more…
Generosity of Spirit - It’s the heart of great leaders
A generous spirit is more than just a mark of a great leader; it is the heart of a great leader. Without generosity of spirit, your life and leadership will leave a wake behind you instead of a legacy. InRead more…
How Does a Steward Pray?
As God’s people we are called to be people of prayer. We are also called to live as godly stewards. And there is a powerful integration of these two callings, a rich interconnectedness that can ignite both a deeper prayerRead more…
Five Things They Never Told Me About Christian Fundraising
What’s so Christian about the way we do our fundraising? Is Christian fundraising nothing more than secular fundraising with some Bible verses strewn throughout our appeal letters? I have been wrestling with these questions over my career wanting to understandRead more…
Do Lent Generously
40acts (www.40acts.org.uk) is an online campaign from Stewardship (www.stewardship.org.uk), calling on the Christian community in the UK to create a movement of generosity during the Lent period. Traditionally viewed as a time for fasting, repentance and ‘giving up’, the campaignRead more…
Report on the Missions Africa Trust Fund
It is not very often that I feel that I am involved in something that might be truly significant in the future. The discussion on the Missions Africa Trust Fund (MATF) on 30 March and the presentation of the FundRead more…