Did you know that, in the past 30 years, the percentage of people in the world who live in extreme poverty has decreased by more than half? If you said no—if you thought the number had gone up; that moreRead more…
Corporate Philanthropy – The New Paradigm: Volunteerism. Competence. Results.
Corporate philanthropy, social innovation, and corporate citizenship are no longer merely buzzwordsfor companies. Giving back to the community has now established itself within corporateDNA. To get a handle on how companies are approaching corporate social responsibility (CSR),why they do it,Read more…
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…
Management Devotional 2015: Biblical insights for daily work life
Published by Christian Institute of Management India (CIM India) ’Management Devotional 2015’ it is a devotional with a Biblical reflection for every day of 2015. 52 Indian professionals contributed 7 reflections each to the publication. They include medical doctors, IT professionals, businessRead 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!
New Innovations in Online Giving
Online giving is growing in importance. The article highlights the many ways churches are making giving easier for attenders.
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…
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…