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Generous Giving Books and EBooks



Books on Giving


Beyond Stewardship: A Church Guide to Generous Giving Campaigns

By John Zehring, Kate Jagger

https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Stewardship-Church-Generous-Campaign/dp/0817017666

Authors John Zehring and Kate Jagger bring their extensive fundraising experience to bear in this practical resource for churches. Beyond Stewardship applies the best principles of fundraising to the annual giving campaign in local congregations. Emphasizing the individual givers and the act of giving as integral to spiritual life, this book goes beyond typical stewardship models to celebrate the generosity already demonstrated by church members and to invite further giving based on that generous past.


Bring the Full Tithe: Sermons on the Grace of Giving

By William D. Watley

https://www.amazon.com/Bring-Full-Tithe-Sermons-Giving/dp/0817012303

In this dynamic sermon series, Dr. Watley convingcingly shows the biblical foundation for tithing. Speaking from his own life and ministry, he testifies to the transformation that results when people offer their full tithes to God. Readers will see that churches can begin to fulfill their potential when members respond to God's goodness by returning to God a tenth of their time and income.


Developing a Giving Church

By Stan Toler and Elmer Towns

https://www.christianbook.com/developing-a-giving-church/stan-toler/9780834130128/pd/130128?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Developing-Giving-Church-Stan-Toler/dp/0834117738

Developing a Giving Church provides guidance for establishing a giving environment, suggestions for developing committed steward leaders, and counsel on biblical strategies. This vital stewardship resource merges insightful principles with proven method for creating a climate for giving through stewardship education.


Discovering the Joy of Catalytic Giving - For Christ: Effective Stewardship - 100 to 1 Return for a Greater Harvest of Souls

By James P. Gillis, M.D.

https://www.christianbook.com/discovering-catalytic-effective-stewardship-greater-harvest/james-gills/9781629984087/pd/75253EB?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Joy-Catalytic-Giving-Steward-ship/dp/1629984078/

James P. Gills will introduce you to extraordinarily successful entrepreneurs, business people, Bible teachers, and other gifted servants of God who have one thing in common: all have discovered the supreme joy of uniting their God-given abilities, spiritual gifts, and material resources as a catalyst for spreading God's love with maximum effect. Catalytic Giving will show you through firsthand accounts the power of Jesus' words in Acts 20:35, that: "It is more blessed to give than to receive.”


Embracing a Spirit of Giving

By Kelly Christine

https://www.christianbook.com/embracing-a-spirit-of-giving/kelly-christine/9781490811963/pd/811963?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Spirit-Giving-Kelly-Christine/dp/1490811966/

Follow an extraordinary journey of how one mother discovered a way to instill in her children the true spirit of giving. Witness how one family touched many people with overwhelming expressions of love. Kelly Christine shares how you can make your own memories with her easy-to-follow guidelines and suggestions. She then gives you extra pages to create and record your own story that is sure to be a treasure for years to come.


Giving & Tithing

By Larry Burkett

https://www.christianbook.com/giving-tithing-larry-burkett/9780802437372/pd/2437370?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Tithing-Stewardship-Financial-Booklets/dp/0802437370/

Respected Christian financial expert Larry Burkett uses God's Word to show the strong biblical basis for giving to and serving in the church. Using benevolence ministries as an example, Burkett explains how God uses Christians to minister in His name. This is accomplished by giving back to God a portion of what He has graciously given. Questions answered by this include: Does God need your money; What is a tithe; Should you tithe from your net or your gross; Why give to the church; How can you know which organizations to support.


I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life

By Brad Formsma

https://www.christianbook.com/like-giving-transforming-power-generous-life/brad-formsma/9781601425751/pd/425751?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Like-Giving-Transforming-Power-Generous-ebook/dp/B00F1W0SCC

In I Like Giving, Brad Formsma will show you the passion and joy that comes from living a lfe marked by generosity. Living a generous life doesn't just apply to giving money, it's about being generous with our time and talents as well. Sharing practical ideas and inspiring real-life stories, I Like Giving will help you discover the freedom available to you when you create a life known by kindness and action.


Money, Possessions, and Eternity

By Randy Alcom

https://www.amazon.com/Money-Possessions-Eternity-Randy-Alcorn/dp/0842353607

This completely revised and updated version of the classic best-seller provides a Christian perspective about money and material possessions based on the author's painstaking study of the Bible. Randy Alcorn uses the Scriptures to approach this often touchy subject head-on. Thought-provoking arguments challenge readers to rethink their attitudes and use their God-given resources in ways that will have an eternal impact. Alcorn deals straightforwardly with issues of materialism, stewardship, prosperity theology, debt, and more. This book is an excellent choice for group study, as well as individual financial guidance. It includes a study guide and appendix with additional resources.


The Grad's Guide to Money: Simple Tips to Saving, Giving, and Smart Spending

By The Navigators

https://www.christianbook.com/money-simple-saving-giving-smart-spending/the-navigators/9781612912912/pd/912911?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Grads-Guide-Money-Simple-Spending/dp/1612912915/

Discover the truth of what God's Word says about money, and how to build a financial foundation based on Scripture with this helpful guide. Geared towards teens and young adults, The Grad's Guide to Money offers pragmatic and biblically centered approaches and tips for giving, saving, and spending money. Each chapter features a memory verse, reflection questions, and action points to reinforce the material.


The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving

By Randy Alcorn

https://www.christianbook.com/treasure-principle-revised-updated-unlocking-giving/randy-alcorn/9780735290327/pd/290327?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Treasure-Principle-Unlocking-Secret-LifeChange/dp/1590525086

http://store.epm.org/product/the-treasure-principle

http://store.epm.org/

In Randy Alcorn's The Treasure Principle, you will unearth a radical teaching of Jesus - a secret wrapped up in giving. Once you discover this secret, life will never look the same.

eBooks on Giving


Discovering the Joy of Catalytic Giving - For Christ: Effective Stewardship - 100 to 1 Return For a Greater Harvest of Souls

By James P. Gills

https://www.christianbook.com/discovering-catalytic-effective-stewardship-greater-harvest/james-gills/9781629984087/pd/75253EB?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Joy-Catalytic-Giving-Stewardship/dp/1629984078

James P. GIlls will introduce you to extraordinarily successful entrepreneurs, business people, Bible teachers, and other gifted servants of God who have one thing in common: all have discovered the supreme joy of uniting their God-given abilities, spiritual gifts, and material resources as a catalyst for spreading God's love with maximum effect. Catalytic Giving will show you through firsthand accounts the power of Jesus' words in Acts 20:35, that: "It is more blessed to give than to receive."


Embracing a Spirit of Giving

By Kelly Christine

https://www.christianbook.com/embracing-a-spirit-of-giving-ebook/kelly-christine/9781490811956/pd/46986EB?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Spirit-Giving-Kelly-Christine/dp/1490811966

Follow an extraordinary journey of how one mother discovered a way to instill in her children the true spirit of giving. Witness how one family touched many people with overwhelming expressions of love. Kelly Christine shares how you can make your own memories with her easy-to-follow guidelines and suggestions. She then gives you extra pages to create and record your own story that is sure to be a treasurer for years to come.


Giving It All Away and Getting It All Back Again: The Way of Living Generously

By David Green with Bill High

https://www.christianbook.com/giving-awayand-getting-living-generously-ebook/david-green/9780310347958/pd/86261EB?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Away-Getting-Back-Again-ebook/dp/B01HAKH3FM

Self-made billionaire David Green, founder of America's craft store giant Hobby Lobby, believes that generosity and building a legacy based on giving can lead to getting back what you really want: a family that stays together, prays together, and shares life joyfully. In this book, he tells the secrets he has learned in a life that started humble, stayed faithful, gave continually, and is leaving a lasting legacy.


Manners of Love: Life Lessons in Giving and Receiving

By Joanne Burgess

https://www.christianbook.com/manners-life-lessons-giving-receiving-ebook/joanne-burgess/9781512740868/pd/87166EB?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Manners-Love-Lessons-Giving-Receiving-ebook/dp/B0793QT8JZ

Life for the narrator is filled with a variety of challenges, and the solutions to understanding life and solving problems are inspired by Scripture. Nevertheless, solutions are difficult and often require creative efforts. Sometimes dysfunctional family members provide unexpected but loving support. Then through the invitation of a friend, life changes and what had seemed impossible becomes possible. Discover the difference in life when one is determined, but not joyful, when one is hopeful but insecure.


Radical Living and Giving: Saving, Spending, and Giving God's Way

By SueLange Myers

https://www.christianbook.com/radical-living-giving-saving-spending-ebook/suelange-myers/9781449794613/pd/41400EB?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Living-Giving-Saving-Spending-ebook/dp/B079J4T5VG

Radical Living and Giving will look at the issue of money in a whole new light. You will learn what the Bible has to say about saving, spending, and giving, whether you live a life of plenty or you are in extreme need. No matter what your financial situation may be, you will learn numerous practical methods of living, which will allow you to give and give again. Many other valuable topics will be included: biblical stewardship, budgeting, controlling one's possessions, gifts and service, hoarding/organizing.


Simple Giving: Easy Ways to Give Every Day

By Jennifer Iacovelli

https://www.christianbook.com/simple-giving-ways-give-every-ebook/jennifer-iacovelli/9780698179424/pd/66656EB?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Giving-Easy-Ways-Every-ebook/dp/B00L9AXYQW

In Simple Giving, Iacovelli inspires us with the stories of how people ranging from moms to social entrepreneurs are giving back in creative ways. By being more mindful of how are actions impact others and taking steps toward positive change, we also live happier and more fulfilled lives.


The Generosity Movement: Activating Your Giving Like Never Before

By Zack Mueller

https://www.christianbook.com/generosity-movement-activating-giving-before-ebook/zach-mueller/9781512755282/pd/88542EB?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Generosity-Movement-Activating-Giving-Before-ebook/dp/B0794P9WZ8

This book looks to help discover and uncover what is possible. It is about seeing the essential pieces and knowing the God-given potential that is in each and every one of us when it comes to living and giving. From identifying the frequently misunderstood concepts of generosity and being strategic with how to effectively influence peope around you to questions for small groups and personal challenges, this book is not only an educational resource. God's sole mission has always been to show love and compassion through generosity. A generous God is how we got here and generous living is why we are here.


The Grace of Giving: The Practice of Extravagant Generosity

By Robert Schnase

https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Giving-Practice-Extravagant-Generosity/dp/1630883069

The Grace of Giving is part of the series The Fruitful Living Series. In this book, material resources are offered in a manner that supports the causes that transform life and relieve suffering and that enlarges the soul and sustains the spirit.


The Grad's Guide to Money: Simple Tips to Saving, Giving, and Smart Spending

By The Navigators

https://www.christianbook.com/simple-saving-giving-smart-spending-ebook/the-navigators/9781612914565/pd/63228EB?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/Grads-Guide-Money-Simple-Spending-ebook/dp/B00IV382LM/

Discover the truth of what God's Word says about money, and how to build a financial foundation based on Scripture with this helpful guide. Geared towards teens and young adults, The Grad's Guide to Money offers pragmatic and biblical centered approaches and tips for giving, saving, and spending money. Each chapter features a memory verse, reflections, and action points to reinforce the material.


First: Putting God First in Living and Giving -

By Mike Slaughter

https://www.christianbook.com/first-devotional-putting-living-giving-ebook/mike-slaughter/9781426770043/pd/39119EB?event=ESRCG

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.amazon.com/first-Devotional-putting-living-giving-ebook/dp/B00BXMT0RI

Encourage your church members to put God first in living and giving by helping them reassess their priorities. In this 4-week DVD program, Mike Slaughter shows parents how to model generosity for their kids, make financial decisions together, recognize idols, pay down debt, and more. Kit includes a program guide and a flash drive with art, files, schedules, and task lists.


The Treasure Principle: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving

By Randy Alcorn

https://www.amazon.com/Treasure-Principle-Bible-Study-Discovering-ebook/dp/B003FCVEDW/

The Treasure Principle is Randy Alcorn's best-selling book. It is now wonderfully brought to life through this dynamic video program, which will help you experience how material freedom and radical generosity can revolutionize your world. This video presentation, hosted by Randy Alcorn and Ryan Rush, is filled with dynamic graphics, special effects, reenactments, historical photographs, and interviews with "generous givers" to help you discover the astounding secret: how joyful giving brings God maximum glory and His children maximum pleasure.


Online Reading on Giving

Six Keys from The Treasure Principle

http://www.epm.org/resources/2010/Mar/16/six-principles-treasure-principle/

http://www.epm.org/

This page presents 6 keys from Randy Alcorn's best-selling book The Treasure Principle.

Organization


Generous Giving

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Generous Giving provides safe, solicitation-free environments. Their mission is to spread the biblical message of generosity in order to grow generous givers among those entrusted with much. They never seek donations, permit solicitations at their events, or award grants.



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