This is a very interesting blog on leadership skills in the social sector. Since social engagement is an integrated part of the life of a spiritual leader, it is important to Christian leaders as well. A social sector leader needs toRead more…
Can We Talk About Money at Church?
Over the next few weeks, folks who attend churches following the Revised Common Lectionary (a pattern of readings following the church year) will be treated to a number of parables in Luke’s Gospel that have to do with money. Luke,Read more…
Theology of Money Class
In 2007, Randy Alcorn taught a Tehology of Money class at Western Seminary in Portland, OR. These are the resources (videos, audio clips, powerpoint files, etc) from the class. This is brilliant teaching. Download it and use them in yourRead more…
Is Church the Place for Financial Education?
EE has been replaced by FPU. The church specialty classes that are most widely attended are now focused on money. That’s interesting isn’t it? It wasn’t too long ago that the money conversation was taboo in church circles. PeopleRead more…
Ministries Don’t Need Money!
Now that I have your attention, allow me to explain my statement. The New Testament presents at least three things ministries (groups of Christ-followers working together on mission) need, and money is not one of them. 1. Ministries need leaders whoRead more…
Ready Steady Go: How to start a church-based community project
This ebook, written by Matt Bird, outlines the key principles of starting a community project especially out of your church. Visit the mentioned website, fill in your details and you will receive a link to download this excellent FREE ebook.Read more…
TBN National Conference 2014 – 26 February 2014 in London
As a business or professional person, your skills can have an impact of the neediest areas of the world. By mentoring and training emerging entrepreneurs, helping establish a business or investing, you can bring transformation and combat poverty. This year’sRead more…
40 Acts 2014: Do Lent generously
the multi award-winning 40acts challenge is back for 2014!40acts is the challenge from Stewardship that invites you – and your communities – to turn Lent upside down. What if Lent could be about more than just giving up chocolate? WhatRead more…
The Psychology of Social Sharing
“I share, you share, we all share because…we…care.” Sharing is in. Sharing is cool. We share, therefore we are. But, as this infographic from business analytics shop StatPro illustrates, we do it for different reasons — and in different ways. What kind ofRead more…
2014 BNP PariBas Individual Philanthropy Index
How committed to individual giving are the wealthy from Europe, the United States, Asia and the Middle East? What are their common characteristics? Which causes are the most popular? In its second year, the “2014 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index”Read more…