Crossover Transformation (www.crossovertransformation.co.za) has become a key partner of the Global Generosity Network with a similar vision for Biblical stewardship, generous living and Kingdom-focused giving and investment. Their vision and strategy for 2015 is attached. For more information contact PatrickRead more…
Global Poverty Is on the Decline, But Almost No One Believes It
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chris-Centered Generosity: Global Perspectives on the Biblical Call to a Generous Life
The Lausanne Cape Town Commitment (http://www.lausanne.org/content/ctc/ctcommitment) concludes with the following statement: ’Biblical mission demands that those who claim Christ’s name should be like him, by taking up their cross, denying themselves, and following him in the paths of humility, love,Read more…
Institute for Faith, Work and Economics Resources
The Institute for Faith, Work and Economics (http://tifwe.org/) based in Virginia, USA, educates and inspires Christians to live out a Biblical theology that integrates faith, work, and economics. That would naturally include stewardship, generosity, giving and issues related to povertyRead more…