Equipped for Generosity

Equipped for Generosity

For the last several months I have been reading a series of 30-day Bible reading plans. Recently I read 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. The plan is entitled “30 Days of Leadership” and the reading was called “Practicing Generosity.” But, as I read, I reflected that instead of...
Being a Kingdom steward in a time of need

Being a Kingdom steward in a time of need

Maybe you’ve recently seen someone holding a cardboard sign about their need at the grocery store, when you were already concerned you might not have enough to feed your own family. Or perhaps your church received a call to buy some groceries and it made you worry...
Teaching Giving In A Church Plant

Teaching Giving In A Church Plant

Your church budget starts at the same place your church attendance does at a new church plant.  Not zero but close.  For instance, we started with 5 people (one was me and the other four had my last name).  So, our attendance was 5 and our giving was the tithes and...