posted on {Sunday, August 15th, 2010} at {4:16 pm}
I personally believe there are other ways, many ways, to encourage generous giving; and, frankly, the tithe is usually last on my list. There is plenty of Biblical content of which to speak without having to rely on the infamous rule of ten-percent.
posted on {Sunday, July 18th, 2010} at {9:09 pm}
It frustrates me when I hear everyone from churches to debt-relief agencies to multi-billion dollar health-care providers toss around their tax-status as if it means something to the general public. In most cases, referring to a nonprofit organizations tax-status simply breeds confusion.
posted on {Monday, July 5th, 2010} at {1:24 pm}
Our approach usually informs the mind of the giver but rarely has the power to transform the life of a giver. We need to work towards discovering patterns, rituals, and habits that shape our desires, define our lives, and reflect our values.
posted on {Saturday, June 26th, 2010} at {1:36 pm}
I usually respond by encouraging the organization to answer these three questions; questions that when answered will often determine an organizations fundraising success.
posted on {Saturday, June 19th, 2010} at {7:49 pm}
Urban renewal is pulling many affluent, many white, and many church people back into the city. As a result, many poor, many non-whites, and many un-churched people are being pushed out.
