Purchase the excellent e-book of the 2014 Stewardship Summit for $20 through the given website. The Stewardship Summit is a gathering of thought leaders and practicioners concerned with steward leadership and steward cultivation. Authors in the e-book include: An IntroductionRead more…
Five Ideas That Will Make Asking Much Easier and More Successful
We all know that fundraising comes down to one exciting, scary moment: when you actually ask for support. This is when knees start knocking under the table, mouths get dry and suddenly words evaporate. But it doesn’t have to beRead more…
New ECFA Survey Reveals Churches Need More Strategy to Inspire Biblical Generosity
WINCHESTER, Va. – A new survey from ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) reveals that most churches lack a written strategy for inspiring people in biblical generosity. The first annual “Church Stewardship Survey” (www.ecfa.org/content/surveys) found that more than two-thirds ofRead more…
Generosity Resources List
The Generosity Resources List provides information on various kinds of generosity resources available to encourage Christian stewardship, generosity and giving. Please send Sas Conradie information on other resources. His e-mail address is [email protected].
Acts 1:8 Praying
Over the past few weeks we have watched Ukraine teeter on the brink of civil and regional war. As the conflict escalates, Christians there are begging for fellow believers to powerfully intercede for them at this time of crisis. HowRead more…
Ten Mistakes Mission-focused People Make (Plus Four Bonus Mistakes!)
What with it being Lent and all, I thought about giving up Practical Mobilization or maybe mission mobilization in general! That’s a thought. But one that raises all sorts of Psalm 137 feelings, you know, “May my right hand forget itsRead more…
The 2014 Online Fundraising Survival Guide: A practical handbook for surviving (and thriving) in a rapidly changing digital world
With increased online donations, digital giving is growing in importance. Unfortunately churches and ministries do not always use this form of giving effectively. The essentials of online fundraising is outlined in this excellent and practical guide. The guide includes: KeyRead more…
GenerousChurch Facebook page
GenerousChurch has excellent resources and information on their Facebook page including videos, discussions, sermons, stories and offers. Visit the page and look around for resources that might help your church and ministry.
Joyful Generosity
Thoughts disentangle themselves . . . over the lips and through the fingertips. I learned that saying over thirty years ago, and just about every time I put it to the test, it works! Whenever I have difficulty comprehending the complicated orRead more…
Wisdom of Generosity
Is generosity wise? How many of us, if asked to describe the behavior of the widow who dropped her last two copper coins into the temple treasury (Mark 12:41-44), would call her “wise”? What if we removed the story fromRead more…