Chris Willard and Jim Shepherd, Contagious Generosity: Creating a Culture of Giving in Your Church, Leadership Network Innovation Series. Zondervan, 2012. Referenced in: Church Giving, Tithing, Generosity, Stewardsip LifeandLeadership.com Summary The authors bring several years of experience consulting with churches on the subject of generosity into a systemic, developmental approach. The book divides into three
David Croteau, Editor, Perspectives on Tithing: Four Views. B and H Academic, 2011. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com The opening chapter examines every biblical text that explicitly mentions tithing, as well as some that do not directly reference it (e.g. I Corthinthians 16). From there, it offers a point-counterpoint on four views outlined
Randy Alcorn, Managing God’s Money: A Biblical Guide. Tyndale House Publishers, 2011. Companion volume: Alcorn, Money, Possessions, and Eternity. Revised and Updated Edition Referenced in: Church Administration – Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is one of several volumes by Alcorn on finances. It applies most of the insights of his previous works to
Anthony Pappas, Money, Motivation, and Mission in the Small Church. Judson Press, 1989. Referenced in: Small Church Leadership LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a contribution to Judson’s Small Church in Action Series. Consult the resource guide on Small Churches for several other volumes in the series. From the Publisher There are no magic or instant solutions
Brian Kluth Stewardship Ministries Referenced in: Church Administration ? Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary Brian Kluth?s resources on generosity enjoy widespread use and are recommended by church leaders worldwide. Over 15,000 receive his free monthly Generosity Newsletter. He presents seminars to help churches create cultures of generosity and conducts many other efforts on the
Dave Ramsey Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary Dave Ramsey, is perhaps the most widely recognized financial educator in America. Millions of people hear his radio broadcasts, watch his television program, or read his newspaper columns and best-selling books. He is a frequently featured expert on major television networks, and host of the
Good $ense Ministries, Willow Creek Association Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary Good $ense Ministries is a highly acclaimed stewardship education program used by Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington (suburban Chicago), Illinois, as well as many churches affiliated with the Willow Creek Association. The bases of the program are curricula on
Generous Giving Referenced in: Church Administration – Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is an excellent resources on generosity, endorsed by outstanding Christian leaders such as Rick Warren, Tim Keller, Steven Curtis Chapman, and others. The Generous Giving website also features an extensive collection including free stories and teaching downloads, a list of Bible
Crown Financial Ministries Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary Crown Financial Ministries is perhaps the most widely known and trusted organization of its kind. Founded by Howard Dayton in 1985, it merged in 2000 with Larry Burkett?s organization, Christian Financial Concepts. Burkett was the CEO until his death in 2003. The CEO is
Ken Blanchard and Truett S. Cathy, The Generosity Factor: Discover the Joy of Giving Your Time, Talent, and Treasure. Zondervan, 2002. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary Though not written exclusively to churches, church leaders will find this parable from two of America’s most noted entrepreneurs full of useful insights, anecdotes, and illustrations
