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Recommended websites

Best church practices and resources to advance Biblical generosity and financial teaching in congregations.

Free resources of studies, cartoons, videos, powerpoints and valuable information is available free from Brian Kluth on:

http://kluth.org/intl.htm

Resources for churches with small group studies which are free download and sermon outlines: 

http://www.acceptablegift.org/churches

Wealth with purpose - Alex Cook 

Alex has advised individuals and businesses on how to manage their finances for over 19 years. He recently sold his successful financial planning business to pursue his passion of helping people like you to take control of their finances and future.

Alex Cook has presented a number of times in the Queensland Division and is highly recommended.  Should you have any questions please contact generous.culture@salvatonarmy.org.au.

https://wealthwithpurpose.com/

The Blessed Life by Pastor Roberts Morris

Pastor Robert Morris from Gateway Church in Dallas has writen some great books, namely "The Blessed Life" and "The Blessed Church" plus others.  He is known for teaching about giving....all the time.  Giving through all parts of our lives.  There is a great series which you can view on his church's website.  Please check these out.  If you are wanting to preach more effectively or just be encouraged yourself, check this out. 
 
This will give you a link to a great sermon series THE BLESSED LIFE featuring: 

  • The Principles of Multiplication
  • Dream Givers
  • Am I generous?
  • Breaking the Spirit of Mammon
  • The Principle of First
  • What Test?
  • It's all about the heart

Generous Church

We have a number of their resources featured in various parts of this web site.  Devotional books are available from the Generous Culture team such as Whole of Life Generosity by Skye Jethani and Generosity - Moving Toward Life that is Truly Life by Gordon MacDonald.   You can easily access the resources, you just need to complete the form that shows up and you will have them emailed to you.

http://www.generouschurch.com

Stewardship 

Here you will find very helpful resources in the area of stewardship. 

http://www.stewardship.org.uk/

They also provide a series of emails that you can sign up for which are challenging and great ideas for your corps.  

For instance: 40 Acts of Stewardshp

Open church  

FREE resources but if you search 'stewardship' you will find some great ideas for sermon series and Bible Studies along with film clips etc.  Check this out!

https://open.church/

Generosity Monk

Provides regular emails with thoughts, devotions and articles which help us in our generosity journey. 

EMAIL: gary.hoag@generositymonk.com

http://generositymonk.com/w/

Other sites

Teaching

  1. Sunday School Curriculum
  2. Small Group Bible Study Curriculum
  3. Financial Seminars
  4. Membership Class generosity teaching
  5. Financial or generosity tracts/mailers

Preaching and worship services

  1. Preaching Message or Series
  2. Generosity testimonies (live or video)
  3. Drama with financial or generosity theme
  4. Weekly generosity verse (with graphic/photo)
  5. Videos with financial or generosity theme
  1. Financial info on website
  2. Training & Resources for Denominations, Pastors, Church Leaders/Committees/Staff
  3. Financial newsletter sent with giving Individual Acknowledgement
  4. Stewardship leader/committee established to advance Biblical $ teaching and generosity

Campaigns

  1. Annual Stewardship Campaign or Pledging
  2. 90-Day Tithing Challenge Guarantee

Counseling

  1. Ministering to people with the gift of giving
  2. Target Group Ministries (single parents, women, business owners/professional, etc.)
  3. Budget Counsellors or Referral