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Fruit That Lasts by Dr. R.Scott Rodin
No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. – John 15: 4 By Dr. R. Scott Rodin ~ A number of years ago, God confronted me with a significant fallacy that I had been living with for most of my…
Read MoreWe Forget By Heather Day
How quickly we forget and give up a greater joy and purpose. By Heather Day ~ How quickly we forget the Scriptures are filled with stories of times when God provided for His people. And of course we see the subsequent forgetfulness of His people in recalling those provisions. For example, the Gospels of Matthew…
Read MoreAn Overflowing Generous Life by Patrick Johnson
The 3-Point Cycle of an Overflowing, Generous Life By Patrick Johnson~ Think about what an overflowing generous life might look like. Start by thinking of the most generous person you know. In your mind’s eye picture their face. What do you see? Meet Catherine I want you to meet one of the most generous people…
Read MoreMeasure Success By Dr. R. Scott Rodin
How you measure success in this life will dictate the way you live this life and the legacy you will leave. By Dr. R. Scott Rodin ~ “How do you measure success?’ In my work as a consultant for not-for-profit organizations, I am ask this questions at the start of every consultation. I have found…
Read MoreThe Power of the Annual Report By Randon Samelson
The Annual Report is a ministry’s single most important and powerful tool! By Randon Samelson ~ At COUNSEL & CAPTIAL we believe the annual report of Christian Churches and ministries is the single most important and powerful tool they have to tell their story. To incentivize them to pay closer attention to their reports, we…
Read MoreVocation By Dr. Christina Crenshaw
Understanding Our Vocation By Dr. Christina Crenshaw ~ Understanding our vocation changes the way we lead and serve. One of the most celebrated modern definitions of vocation comes from theologian Frederick Buechner, who wrote, “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” Throughout church…
Read MoreGod’s Vision By Howard Rich
Stewards of God’s Vision By Howard Rich ~ If you are frustrated, angry or heartbroken about the way things are, as opposed to the way they could be, you are probably a candidate for a God-given vision. Leaders with a higher goal are never satisfied just going with the flow and doing things that…
Read MoreA Compelling Story By Ron Frey
Learn to tell a compelling story! By Ron Frey Every fundraiser knows that a compelling story told extremely well is what makes your cause real to people. Stories help us influence donors to express their love for God and others through generosity. Yet how do you tell the same story over and over without evoking…
Read MoreThe Three-fold Process By Mark L. Vincent
The three-fold process of becoming a steward leader. By Mark L. Vincent ~ Today, I am revisiting the three-fold process of becoming a steward leader that Scott Rodin identifies in his book The Steward Leader. 1. Discovery Coming to a new and deepened understanding about the nature and will of God for a person. The Steward…
Read MoreWe Remember
On this Memorial Day, We Remember Heaven Was Needing a Hero Came by today to see you Though I had to let you know If I knew the last time that I held you was the last time I’d have held you and never let go Oh, it’s kept me awake night wonderin’ I lie…
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