The Red Letter Disciple

083: Chris Willard on the The Best Question to Ask to Increase Generosity, The Difference Between Stewardship and Generosity, and How to Grow a Fabulous Mustache

Sep 24, 2024
Chris Willard, co-author of Contagious Generosity, provides insightful commentary on generosity and stewardship within the church. He discusses how to inspire financial engagement among congregants while promoting personal and community growth. Humorously, Willard touches on the mustache trend, linking grooming to broader life lessons. Listeners will learn about transforming the narrative around giving, biblical perspectives on financial stewardship, and practical strategies for instilling generosity across generations in church communities.
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ADVICE

Focus on Discipleship, Not Fundraising

  • Frame discussions about giving as an act of discipleship, not fundraising.
  • Emphasize the spiritual benefits of giving, not just the financial needs of the church.
INSIGHT

The Sermon on the Amount

  • Jesus' teachings on generosity, particularly in the Sermon on the Mount, are surprisingly extensive.
  • This suggests its importance, even for new believers.
ADVICE

Early Integration of Giving

  • Integrate the topic of giving early in discipleship, not as a later stage.
  • Present giving as a pathway to blessing, focusing on what it does for the giver, not the church.
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