Revolution in Generosity

Transforming Stewards To Be Rich Toward God
Editor: Wesley K. Willmer
Foreword by Charles Colson

The authors in this book are proposing that there is more God-honoring approach of providing resources - focusing on transforming stewards to be rich toward God. It is human nature to be like the rich fool in Luke 12:21, who "lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God." John Ortberg hit the nail on the head when he wrote, "The object of life, according to Jesus, is breathtakingly simple: Be rich toward God." The goal of this book is to help to head in the opposite direction, beyond self-seeking ownership and hoarding to embrace stewardship and generous giving, thereby becoming stewards who are rich toward God. - Wes Willmer

A Revolution in Generosity equips resource-raising leaders to help Christians become generous by conforming to the image of Christ. With twenty-two expert contributors, this comprehensive book is a must-read for churches and organizations striving to rid themselves of secular asking practices and gain an eternal approach.

Publisher: Moody Publishers
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 424
ISBN 10:0802467539

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Table of Contents:
Foreword - Charles W. Colson

Introduction - Wesley K. Willmer

Section I: God’s Plan for Generosity
1. Creating a Revolution in Generosity
2. God & Money: A Biblical Theology of Possessions
3. God & Giving: The Road to Generosity
4. God & Asking: The Choice Between Two Roads
5. The Transformation of the Godly Steward: Promise, Problem and Process


Section II: The Church’s Role in Transforming Stewards
6. The Church’s Leadership Role in Bringing Stewardship Front and Center
7. Organizing and Implementing a Church Stewardship Ministry
8. Teaching Financial Principles in the Church
9. Conducting Generosity Initiatives and Capital Campaigns in Churches


Section III: The Asker’s Role as a Facilitator of Heart Transformation
10. Maximizing Generosity by Aligning God’s Callings
11. Practicing God’s Presence: an Essential Tool for Raising Funds
12. Discipleship as a Tool to Transform Hearts Toward Generosity
13. Organizing Fundraising to Transform Stewards To Be Rich Towards God
14. A Communications Plan for Raising up Stewards To Be Rich Toward God


Section IV: The Leader’s/Advisor’s Role in Raising Up Stewards
15. When Faith and Governance Meet: The Board’s Role in Growing Givers’ Hearts
16. The CEO’s Role in Leading a Ministry to Transform Stewards’ Hearts
17. The Christian Consultant as a Facilitator of Heart Transformation
18. The Financial Advisor as an Agent of Heart Transformation


Section V: Pitfalls and the Potential to Raise Up Stewards
19. No Competition in the Kingdom
20. Lessons Learned From the Underbelly: How To Raise Resources with Integrity
21. Lessons Learned on the Journey of Generosity


Appendix
22. Understanding and Applying Biblical Principles for Stewardship and Fundraising