Finances
The Two Trees
In my book Eden Inc. I make the case that the Eden narrative sets the precedent for a global enterprise mandate. That the mandate in Gen 1:26 is to extend the rule (or Kingdom) of God to the ends of the earth. I believe the means for the completion of this mandate is enterprise. Within [...]
Britishers face choice of “heating or eating” this winter
Nearly 20% of all households in the United Kingdom are expected to be in “fuel poverty” due to increases in energy prices, and many are facing the choice of “heating or eating” this winter. This kind of economic climate does not bode well for fundraising. In the Telegraph.
The imapct of $200/barrel oil?
Kevin Kelleher (a blogger focused on alternative fuels) analyzes a report (PDF link here) written by Jeff Rubin (CIBC World Markets) outlining a grim possibility of $7/gas by 2010 that will last until 2020. Once again, we are well advised to begin preparing for a potential downturn in giving, exacerbating the already tight financial situation [...]
Effects of America’s economy on charitable giving
The Chronicle of Philanthrophy has a new report out analyzing the sluggishness of giving in 2007 and 2008.
The Monetizing of Ministry
“Why are these missionaries always so preoccupied with money? It seems to be the first consideration in every decision.” This was the question I got from a gifted young couple moving into the leadership of a “Faith” mission.
It doesn’t compute, does it? Faith mission and the preoccupation with money seem [...]
Pinching Pennies
The dollar’s fall overseas continues to decimate missionary budgets. This insightful analysis from Christianity Today in December 2007 is only more true today.
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