Monthly Archives: January 2010

A Transformational response to tragedy and crisis, Part I

The Haiti earthquake has Generous Mind Jon Hirst thinking about a Transformational response to tragedy and crisis. I believe Jon’s post represents tremendous counsel. One of the seldom noted elements of biblical giving is that God holds us accountable not … Continue reading

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The letter every church should send to every missionary they support

Missionaries and ministries send prayer (read: “support”) letters all the time. Why can’t a champion or church send back a letter indicating the kind of support that they themselves need and, scripturally, have a right to ask for from seasoned … Continue reading

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How NOT to do friend raising

A funny thing happened to me on the way to the showers after I finished teaching the Mission Increase Foundation free workshop on Engagement in Colorado Springs last week. I had made my usual number of harsh and derogatory comments … Continue reading

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