According to CNN Money, “27% of Americans have no savings whatsoever, and 46% had less than $800 available in savings to cover an emergency.” If you’re serious about discipleship, you can’t afford to shy away from the important subjects of personalRead more…
FREE Stewarding Christmas ebook
Will You Own or Steward Christmas This Year? Your Guide on How to Bring the Meaning Back into Christmas Do any of these comments about Christmas sound familiar? I love Christmas but not the stress of trying to make everything perfect.Read more…
Christian Change Makers
As Christian change makers, you’re all about making and doing – it is in your name, by definition, and in your DNA. You make things happen – a lot of things, all year long. The daily role you play toRead more…
CAF World Giving Index 2015: A global view of giving trends
The CAF World Giving Index, now in its sixth year, is a leading authority on global generosity. By measuring three different kinds of giving, it provides a simple and universally understood picture of charitable behaviour across the world. The CAFRead more…
A New Economic Philosophy for Africa
Why Africa needs society-minded entrepreneurs, not glitzy projects, and how the economic philosophy of Africapitalism can guide the way. There is a growing interest in entrepreneurs as the solution to contemporary global challenges—climate change, poverty, and disease. This view ofRead more…
Live Chat with Dr. Scott Rodin on Thursday, November 12!
Join us on Thursday, November 12 as author Dr. Scott Rodin will answer your questions on his latest book in his stewardship and discipleship trilogy, The Seventh Key, LIVE on Periscope! In conjunction with the launch of the new book, Scott will be live between 4 –Read more…
Does Your Church Need a Stewardship Pastor?
A trend we’re seeing in our work at Vanderbloemen Search Group is that many churches are expanding their staff to include a Stewardship Pastor. I’d go even further and state that I believe churches are doing a disservice if theyRead more…
The most prosperous countries in the world, based on happiness and financial health
Norway has been named the world’s most prosperous country for the seventh year running, while neighbouring countries Denmark and Sweden also make the top five in a ranking of 142 countries across the world. The UK achieved theRead more…
How Faithful Churches Create Economic Flourishing
What is the pastor’s role in affirming the various callings within his congregation? How might churches empower the people of God in pursuing vocational clarity and economic transformation? How can we better encourage, equip, and empower others in engaging their cultures and communities? In aRead more…
How Much Should I Give? And 8 Other Questions Every Giver Should Ask
How much should I give? Is there a percentage, an amount, a formula or something else? “How much” is a question we all ask. We ask it every time there’s an offering at church, a fund-raising dinner for a ministry, orRead more…