GenerousChurch

[...] investments.  But, the money conversation is now on the table. After hearing from over 15,000 church members on this subject (through the “How Generous Are We?” Assessment), we have learned that [...]

[...] in three weeks, half of which they gave to local food banks, the other half to be used for church members going through hard times. The church has been challenging members to think in creative ways [...]

[...] in on a more permanent solution to this problem.  We have surveyed over 12,000 committed church members and have asked them to tell us their convictions about volunteering and serving others.  Here [...]

[...] we have conducted in churches, we have discovered a couple of common threads.  First, church members want to engage with their local community.  They get the connection between community [...]

[...] Your church size has huge implications. Church leaders often define their career worth in terms of people in the pews.  It always seems to surface [...]

[...] a best selling book and regular speaking engagements.  In the end, he calls churches and church leaders to consider the benefits of simplicity. This video is 31 minutes long, so this is not a [...]

When it comes to serving others, Andy Stanley says, “Do for one what you wish you could do for all.”  In other words, you’ll ne [...]

[...] proven that identifying and implementing a vision is one of the major stumbling blocks for church leaders.  Sometimes the leaders get it while the congregation feels confused and other times [...]

[...] Bible, see “Generosity through the Bible.”  And to see how the study of Biblical generosity can change your church, read “1 Way to Be the Church.” [...]

[...] like to think that a trophy may sit on my shelf one day.  And in the area of Biblical generosity, I may not be hitting it out of the park, but I’m consistently pounding out [...]

[...] than taking a shot, but the results are lasting. The process of Biblical generosity may not change your church in the span of a four-week preaching series.  But, as you build [...]

[...] Magazine article.  And if you want to begin teaching your children the power of Biblical generosity, check out these free children’s ministry resources that compliment Gordon MacDonald& [...]

[...] and generosity.  Although this is not a systematic study, it should give you many executable teaching outlines as well as some video and audio sermons from pastors who are champions for these [...]

[...] and generosity.  Although this is not a systematic study, it should give you many executable teaching outlines as well as some video and audio sermons from pastors who are champions for these [...]

[...] and generosity.  Although this is not a systematic study, it should give you many executable teaching outlines as well as some video and audio sermons from pastors who are champions for these [...]

[...] and generosity.  Although this is not a systematic study, it should give you many executable teaching outlines as well as some video and audio sermons from pastors who are champions for these [...]

[...] study, it should give you many executable teaching outlines as well as some video and audio sermons from pastors who are champions for these subjects.  If you have sermons that you would [...]

[...] study, it should give you many executable teaching outlines as well as some video and audio sermons from pastors who are champions for these subjects.  If you have sermons that you would [...]

[...] study, it should give you many executable teaching outlines as well as some video and audio sermons from pastors who are champions for these subjects.  If you have sermons that you would [...]

[...] study, it should give you many executable teaching outlines as well as some video and audio sermons from pastors who are champions for these subjects.  If you have sermons that you would [...]

[...] to explore the Bible on the topics of money and generosity.  Although this is not a systematic study, it should give you many executable teaching outlines as well as some video and audio [...]

[...] to explore the Bible on the topics of money and generosity.  Although this is not a systematic study, it should give you many executable teaching outlines as well as some video and audio [...]

[...] to explore the Bible on the topics of money and generosity.  Although this is not a systematic study, it should give you many executable teaching outlines as well as some video and audio [...]

[...] to explore the Bible on the topics of money and generosity.  Although this is not a systematic study, it should give you many executable teaching outlines as well as some video and audio [...]

[...] that you would like to share, feel free to mention those – along with any appropriate links in the comments section. Psalm 50:9-12 9 I will not accept a bull from your [...]

[...] have sermons that you would like to share, feel free to mention those – along with any appropriate links in the comments section. Matthew 13:18-23 “Listen then to what the parable of the [...]

[...] have sermons that you would like to share, feel free to mention those – along with any appropriate links in the comments section. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. [...]

[...] that you would like to share, feel free to mention those – along with any appropriate links in the comments section. Luke 19:5-10 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he [...]

[...] shift in their annual programming, Highland Colony started moving toward the practice of holistic generosity.  They invested in a neighborhood with both their time and their lives. That may sounds [...]

[...] change your church in the span of a four-week preaching series.  But, as you build holistic generosity into each ministry environment at your church, you will begin to see a shift [...]

[...] . For me, it highlights the impact that it’s not just about money we are talking about. Holistic generosity is shaping the reputation of Patterson Grove Baptist Church in both their local community [...]

[...] on Monday as they serve a neighbor.  Help them to recognize and imitate the radical generosity of God in every arena of life…because giving and our offerings are so much [...]

[...] He exchanged our place in death for His share of the eternal inheritance. That’s radical generosity. Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing,& [...]

[...] believed that generosity is a pathway to God’s kingdom.  He apparently thought that radical generosity would make us look more like the Father (Luke 6:32-36). Back to grandma for a minute… My [...]

[...] a nice, courteous kid.  He deserves more than that.  So, teach him to follow the radical generosity of God.  Through this, help him to understand that God will always be his provider.& [...]