In this 90 minute webinar, Kehinde Ojo and Barbara Shantz, Catalysts with the Lausanne Ministry Fundraising Network, encourage network leaders to take a biblical approach to fundraising. They show how these biblical principles can help networks overcome four common network fundraising challenges. Participants will leave with practical strategies that can improve their funding efforts.
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This course offers relevant content for all students regardless of their stage of life. It serves all educational levels: certificate (weekend retreat), undergraduate (two-day seminar), graduate (two-weekend course), and doctoral (one-week intensive). Because God’s Word has much to say about money, the Scriptures provide the primary content. Also, as God owns everything, the concept of stewardship frames the discussions and the assignments.The course contains twelve modules in four units. God’s Word on Financial Management The Three Primary Uses of Money Financial Skills of Faithful Stewards Best Practices for Marriage, Family, and Ministry The course and the videos are free to […]
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How can a bicycle be a good illustration for fundraising? Acts 1:6-8, James 2:1-5
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I love the little book by Henri Nouwen about spiritual fundraising. In it is found this statement: “We must not let ourselves be tricked into thinking that fund-raising is only a secular activity. As a form of ministry, fund-raising is as spiritual as giving a sermon, entering a time of prayer, visiting the sick, or feeding the hungry.” Luke 8:1-3
Continue readingFaith Reliance : Stewardship of Resources & Accountability
Neither the word “stewardship” nor the word “accountability” seems very exciting until it is not used – then things get VERY exciting. It’s like maintenance on a bicycle. The useful thing about a bicycle is that it gets us from one place to another. But if a bicycle is not regularly maintained, with the right resources used for the job, the bicycle… 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ecclesiastes 4:1-16
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Is everyone required to give? What about the poor? Surely they are excused from giving when there are so many wealthy people who could give an extra share? Isn’t the expectation different for people in different situations? 1 Chronicles 29:14-17, Mark 12:41-44
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Which of these aspects of giving do you consider to be the most important? What we give? Where we give? Why we give? Ephesians 2:19-20
Continue readingWycliffe Global Alliance : Philippines
A group of small churches in the Philippines is determined to be part of the Great Commission–whatever it takes.
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Seoul Young-dong church located in Hak dong, Seoul dedicates its 30th bazaar for God’s mission to supporting construction of Cocopo training center in Papua New Guinea.
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A church embraces mission; the Gospel goes global. To see the video in other languages, click here
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