Posts Tagged ‘Global Trust Partners’
A Biblical Perspective on Endowments By Dr. Gary G. Hoag
A Different View of Endowments The earliest recorded financial endowments date back to Rome in the second century. In A.D. 176, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius established endowed professorships for different schools of philosophy in Athens. By the Middle Ages, the establishment of endowments became a common practice across the Holy Roman Empire for religious and…
Read MoreOur Mandate to Rule, Create, and Cultivate By Dr. Zenet Maramara
Our Calling and The Stewardship Mandate God’s first mandate to humanity, found in Genesis, is often called the creation or cultural mandate. This foundational calling entrusts humanity with the care of creation and establishes our stewardship mandate: “Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule…
Read MoreThe Only Leader in the New Testament By Dr. Gary G. Hoag
A New Testament Perspective for Leaders Brace yourself for a startling finding if you study the word ‘leader’ in the New Testament. This discovery can explain many of our problems in churches and ministries. This revelation reveals a root problem that, if reversed, can remove all kinds of evils. What is it? There is only…
Read MoreTogether is Better Dr. Zenet Maramara
Standing Together Worldwide as One The recently concluded Fourth Lausanne Congress (L4) in Seoul, South Korea, underscored the critical need for collaboration within the Body of Christ and for us to stand together. The event centered on closing the gaps in the global Gospel mission through collective efforts and identified 25 “Great Commission Gaps”—key challenges…
Read MoreStewarding Consolation By Dr. Zenet Maramara
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” – Psalm 94:19 Consolation is a state of spiritual wellness where one feels uplifted, encouraged, and drawn toward God’s love, often accompanied by joy, hope, and faith. It is a positive movement of the soul that fosters greater trust in God, love…
Read MoreThe Secret to Scaling Ministry By Dr. Gary G. Hoag
Growing MInistry and Increasing Impact About 75 church and ministry workers had convened for governance training in a country where Christians experienced persecution. I emphasize the need to help ministries flourish there. When the session began, I asked each person to introduce themselves and share about their ministry. Each one spoke with great enthusiasm. With…
Read MorePromoting Polycentric Participation By Dr. Gary G. Hoag
A Polycentric Approach to Christian Mission In recent years, Christian workers have used the term “polycentric,” meaning “many centers,” associated with the Christian mission to proclaim that it should not be understood as “from the West to the rest” but rather “from everywhere to everywhere.” But what has not been discussed as widely has been…
Read MoreStewarding Life Transitions By Dr. Zenet Maramara
Understand Transitions and Learn How to Embrace Them Life transitions are inevitable, encompassing shifts in relationships, careers, health, living arrangements, and personal identity. Whether anticipated or sudden, like the loss of a loved one or unexpected illness, these transitions demand adjustment to new circumstances, roles, and responsibilities. Emotions such as excitement, anxiety, grief, and hope…
Read MoreYour Church Building Project by Dr. Gary G. Hoag
Biblical Advice for Your Church Building Project Want biblical advice for your next church building project that works around the world? Read this post or share it with anyone you know looking to launch a church building project. I aim to show how common practices that may work don’t align with our Christian faith and…
Read MoreSustainability According to the Scriptures by Dr. Gary G. Hoag
Mindset for the Sustainability of Churches and Ministries What mindset should stewards have regarding the sustainability of operations? Churches and ministries need funding to address local needs, aid those in crisis, teach students, and deploy missionaries. The world says, “Resources are scarce. Supply is limited to man’s capacity. So, as a result, you must hoard…
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