Throughout most of the last decade, it has been a privilege for us to co-labor in God’s kingdom work as friends and fellow stewards. We are better together because our gifts complement each other! Last week, we looked at 1 PeterRead more…
6 Applications from Asia for All Steward Leaders
I just returned from teaching a class with seventeen students at Torch Trinity Graduate University in Seoul, South Korea, entitled Biblical Stewardship and Christian Generosity.The experience was a highlight of my academic career because I learned so much from these globally-mindedRead more…
Southern Baptists generously support missions
As they plan creative new ways to reach the lost, the International Mission Board and Woman’s Missionary Union leaders expressed gratitude to Southern Baptists for the generous support churches gave to the 2014 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for international missions. Finalized inRead more…
What is Christ-Centered Generosity?
This week we released a new book called Christ Centered Generosity: Global Perspectives on the Biblical Call to a Generous Life (Kingdom Life Publishing, 2015). In this inspiring book thirty-three authors from twenty-two countries share stories and reflections on biblical generosity fromRead more…
“Net” Worth of Fishers of Men
We as Christians have tremendous financial resources. And that isn’t only true in the wealthier countries of the world. As you explore the global wealth managed by Christians as depicted in the attached infographic, consider how God would have usRead more…
New book on Christ Centered Generosity
The Global Generosity Network (GGN), a network focused on encouraging Christians to be better stewards of their resources, and Kingdom Life Publishing, a publishing company devoted to educating and inspiring all people to be holistic stewards in God’s kingdom, partneredRead more…
10 Thank Yous That Delight Donors
Year-end is over! Now what? First, take a deep breath and give yourself a few moments of calm. Second, start showing those donors some love with a thank you. A basic thank you letter is a perfectly acceptable way to show a donorRead more…
Donor Love Part One: 7 Ways to Keep Donors Committed to Your Cause
Honoring your donors—and prospects—is, hands-down, the most effective approach to building strong and lasting relationships with the folks whose help you need so very much. It’s no surprise that donor retention is an absolute priority (again) for 2015. Yet theRead more…
Fundraising Philosophies And Board Ownership
I had a recent opportunity to lead a discussion with scholarship providers about board ownership of fundraising. I presented three core fundraising philosophies: sales, strategic, or stewardship-based, with various degrees of staff-driven or board-driven efforts. Depending on which philosophy the boardRead more…
The Tread of Mission
I really began to ponder the insensitive nature we Christians display at times concerning the plight of our brethren, and I must admit that I am guilty of the “out of sight out of mind” mentality that has hindered theRead more…