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
“We have chosen the “Igniting a Life of Generosity” study because it resonates with the heart of our church. This study aligns with God’s call on our church to have a generous heart which goes way beyond a set “10% payment” in the area of finances to encompass being generous with our time, spiritual gifts, natural talents, and energy. We see this study as a catalyst for heart transformation, which ultimately is what God is after.”
“We secured Chris McDaniel as our “generosity coach” earlier this year to help us create a culture of generosity here at Stapleton Fellowship Church. Through his efforts thus far at educating, team building, and inspiring our church’s leadership, we have already seen a solidifying of the stewardship practices of numbers of our people. Our plan is to use his devotional booklet, “Ignite a Life of Generosity” early next year for a church-wide campaign as we continue the process of rolling out publicly the systems Chris is helping to craft here. Our belief is that this is a dynamic tool that communicates solid stewardship and generosity principles in an engaging and practical way – we can’t wait to see what its impact will be on our church body as this year progresses.””
Blog
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If Your Church Wasn’t There, Would Anyone Miss It?
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7 Pivots for year-end 2025 Giving and the 2026 runway
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A Testimony of God’s Leading
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The Silent Shortfall
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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
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Raising Support for Short-Term Missions
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“Stewardship is not humanity’s way of raising money, but rather God’s way of raising people into the likeness of His Son.”