2014 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index

The BNP Paribas Wealth Management 2014 Individual Philanthropy Index measures and reflects the commitment of philanthropists in four regions – Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States. Scores are based on three main criteria: the amounts donated, innovation,Read more…

25 Memorable Bible Verses for Living a Generous Life

God is the first and most generous giver.  His ways teach us how to approach generous living: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you throughRead more…

5 Great Generosity Stories from 2014

As 2014 draws to a close, we (GenerousChurch) thought we would share a handful of generosity stories that captured our attention this year.  The first is a video that received a ton of attention and with a “star” like this…rightfullyRead more…

Make It Count

This is another brilliant video by Dan Stevers. It reminds us that living today is a gift in itself – and we need to make it count!

Generosity Resources Update December 2014

  Global Generosity Network Generosity Resources Update December 2014   Dear Friends   Greetings from the Global Generosity Network (GGN), the initiative that inspires stewardship, generosity and giving among Christians.   Christmas is a time of giving and sharing, the end of a year is a time of reflectionRead more…

The family with 34 children – and counting

  Jeane and Paul Briggs have 34 children – 29 of whom were adopted from other countries including Mexico, Ghana and Ukraine. Now their family is about to get even bigger. In 1985, Jeane Briggs was at church when sheRead more…

Challenge your church to be generous in 2015!

40acts is back for 2015.  And in preparation we’ve put together some church resources available now in time to plan for the next term.    If you’re a church leader and organising your sermon plan for next year, why notRead more…

Top 21 Proverbs on Giving Without Regretting

Christmas is the one time of the year when giving is on the forefront of everyone’s mind and possibly heart. You can witness it in the retailer raking it in, the mom preparing for guests, or the Salvation Army volunteerRead more…

3 Reasons to Stop Referring to ‘The Poor’

“Every single person on the face of the planet is created in God’s image. Everybody has the same heavenly Father. Everybody has capacity, talent, and ability. Everybody has responsibility. Everybody has stewardship responsibility. I don’t care what dirt hovel you’reRead more…