Have you ever wondered why many churches and other Christian ministries struggle to balance their budgets? The answer is that while many Christians are very generous, many are not generous. In fact, about 40% of Christians do not give to any charitable cause, including the churches they attend – and others who could give more, choose not to do so. The question then becomes, “Why aren’t Christians more generous?”
Discover the surprising truth about Christian giving habits and learn how lives can be transformed through biblical generosity.
Despite the generosity of many Christians, research reveals that the average Christian family gives only 2.5% of their annual income to charity, with many Christians giving nothing at all to their churches. This book explores the reasons behind this trend, drawing on forty years of experience counseling Christian organizations and interacting with people from all walks of life.
Through real-life stories and biblical insights, you’ll learn how to adopt a lifestyle of faithful generosity and discover the impact it can have on individuals, communities, and the world. By embracing God’s Word and its teachings on generosity, Christians can make a profound difference in the lives of others and advance the gospel message. Join the journey to understand why Christians aren’t more generous and how they can grow into generosity.
Clark Dickerson, founder of DickersonBakker, has provided counsel for four decades in fund development for hundreds of clients, including many Church of Christ schools and colleges. In the 10 chapters of Growing Into Generosity, he provides stories of people he has met to illustrate reasons for not giving and stories of some of the same people whose lives were changed by acting out what God’s Word teaches about generous stewardship. The biblical foundation of each chapter, plus the study questions and action steps at the end of each chapter make the book an excellent source for Sunday School classes, schools and college instruction and family study time. Available at collegepress.com and Amazon.com.
