Ignite Your Generosity
A 21-Day Experience in Stewardship
by Chris McDaniel
Foreword by Dan Busby
We know it’s important to be generous. But it can be hard to know what healthy stewardship looks like in our families and churches. What if God has deeper and richer lessons to teach us about what it means to live generously?
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About Chris McDaniel
Chris McDaniel (MBA, Liberty University) is vice president of sales for vTECH io, a Dell channel partner that provides end-to-end IT and cybersecurity solutions. Prior to this role Chris served as the chief business development officer for DELTA Ministries International, where he lived out his passion to see followers of Christ become generous givers. He is the author of Ignite Your Generosity, The Stewardship Bookmark, Dying to Give, and The Next Mile: A Coach’s Guide.
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“Chris’ passion, experience, and content reflect the pastoral and shepherding heart every development officer should have. His presentation challenged me to personally set an example and live generously. I was reminded that every conversation is a discipleship opportunity. His insights and process will help any organization approach development with obedience and reflect the heart of God. This was one of the best sessions I attended all week.”
Steve Richardson, US Director and President, Pioneers USA
Blog
Growth as a Giver
Money’s Purpose – A Tool, Test and Trademark
What is the purpose of money? It's crucial to ask, given we often struggle with earning, saving, spending, and giving away money. Many subscribe to financial newsletters to improve their...
Quietly
Matthew 6:1-4 - “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. So when you give to the poor, do...
Giving is a Spiritual Discipline
“Stewardship is God’s way of raising people, not man’s way of raising money” (Willmer, Smith. 2002.)1 In Romans 12:8 we learn that some excel in the gift of giving. But what about everyone...
Personally Appropriating the Gospel- The Key to a Generous Life
What makes one generous? I can reflect on times I’ve tried to live generously with my finances through pure willpower and determination. While I saw the initial fruit, this...
Replacement Referees, Replacement god- Neither Work
On Sep 24, 2012, the final play of the Monday Night’s NFL matchup between the Packers and Seahawks, seemed to expose to the nation why the real referees are so important to maintain the...
If you died today, would you be satisfied?
This might sound like a strange question at first, but let me explain. Two places in Scripture cause me to ask this question: “And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will...
Sarah’s Vase
Sarah's parents were new to town, and she was just getting to know her classmates at church. As a second grader, she was full of energy and beaming with naughtiness. As Sarah's Sunday...
Equipping Development Professionals
How Stewardship Impacts your Soul
A key resource you should consider walking through with individuals is Stuff and Soul by Dr. Wesley Willmer. Here is a highlight of this book, and if you want a free copy, click...
Survey Results from Major Donors
We surveyed larger capacity donors and asked them a few key questions. Did you know that Westfall Gold did a study that showed 89 percent of those...
Igniting Steward Leaders in Your Local Church
Many churches treat stewardship as a periodic campaign or a topic for an occasional sermon series, but true stewardship goes beyond isolated activities. To truly foster a culture of stewardship, church leaders must embed this principle into the daily life and practice of their congregations.
Combating Year-End Consumerism and Igniting Generosity
Six Tips for Pastors and Small Group Leaders Consistently Americans spend far more on food, vacations, and retail merchandise in the last three months of the year and followers of Christ...
Leading Organizations and Making Tough Decisions
In over 30 years of leadership across non-profit, military, and private sectors, I’ve faced countless decisions—some sound, others clouded by impatience, pride, or lack of spiritual connection.
Biblical Principles for Stewardship and Fundraising
Christian leaders, including development staff, who believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and choose prayerfully to pursue eternal Kingdom values, will seek to identify the sacred Kingdom resources of God’s economy within these parameters.
Donating Retirement Assets
Explore how aligning your retirement assets with God’s strategy can multiply their impact, following biblical principles like those in the Parable of the Talents.
Missionary Support Raising
Five Convictions for Raising Support – Part 2
Continue your journey with part two, where we build on the five key convictions for raising support, offering practical insights and actionable steps to ensure your fundraising efforts are effective and sustainable.
Five Convictions for Raising Support – Part 1
Explore the foundational principles of raising support with five key convictions that will empower your fundraising journey. This guide delves into the mindset and strategies needed to approach fundraising with confidence and clarity.
Raising Support for Short-Term Missions
A proven and tested approach With so many books, resources, techniques, and ideas out there, it can be hard to know where to begin when raising support to serve on a short-term mission. We can lose balance with information overload and feel completely...
“Stewardship is not humanity’s way of raising money, but rather God’s way of raising people into the likeness of His Son.”