#Giving

Nov 27, 20234 min read

What Does Jesus Think About Year-end Giving?

As a pastor, some of the best (and most challenging) questions I get from people don’t have chapter-and-verse Bible answers. No one ever...

Apr 24, 20233 min read

Jesus’ Revolutionary, Disorienting, Liberating Approach to Money

Recently, I’ve been listening to a series about dictators on a British podcast called Noiser. It’s a fascinating and disturbing deep...

Jun 27, 20223 min read

How Much Do I Have to Give? (And Other Common Giving Questions)

Giving is all over Scripture. Over and over and over again, people respond to God’s generosity toward them by (1) giving a portion of...

Dec 19, 20183 min read

Does Your Giving Say “Leftovers” or “Lord”?

Have you ever been invited to someone’s house and they served you leftovers for dinner? You show up expecting a nice meal and instead sit...

Apr 23, 20188 min read

Cooperating Together for God’s Mission

A lot can be lost in a single generation. Ronald Reagan famously admonished Americans that they had to teach the principles of freedom to...

Aug 17, 20155 min read

Should I Give to My Local Church First … or to Other Ministries?

Of the many questions that people perennially ask pastors, some of the most uncomfortable ones are about financial giving. Most of the...