Generosity in quotes: Rabbi Andy Gordon
“You can give your required donation, but still be an inhospitable individual. A person who performs an act of loving kindness does so because of… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Rabbi Andy Gordon
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Generosity in quotes: David McAllister-Wilson
“The relationship of faith to generosity is the relationship between question and answer, between gift and gratitude, between today and tomorrow in a life of… Read More »Generosity in quotes: David McAllister-Wilson
Speaking of money in church
The spring issue of Leadership Journal had me with the cover and then continued to reel me in with article after article on two of my favorite topics – money and ministry. I could have done without the tagline, “Funding your ministry without losing your soul.” But I understand the editors’ dilemma. It’s likely the journal’s predominantly clergy readership wouldn’t have read on without the disclaimer.
And I’m okay with that. If disclaiming gets pastors and other church leaders talking/thinking/preaching stewardship, disclaim away.Read More »Speaking of money in church
Reflections from a generous giver on asking, thanking, and growing donors’ hearts
The following reflections on money, faith, and fundraising as ministry come from Don Meyer, a Buffalo, NY businessman whose generosity is well-known in Christian circles.… Read More »Reflections from a generous giver on asking, thanking, and growing donors’ hearts
Generosity in quotes
“Frankly one thing that doesn’t count forever is wealth that is left over at the end of our lives, wealth unused in any worthy cause… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Generosity in quotes
“If you have anything or if I have anything, it’s because it’s been given to us by our Creator. So I have learned to say,… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Finding mojo in a church basement
Way back in 2000, when Thom Jeavons and I first sang the praises of abundance thinking, the scarcity crowd accused us of being Pollyannas. Today,… Read More »Finding mojo in a church basement