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The difference between coaching and involving

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Pastor Foley

Occasionally a development director will say to me, ‘We’re all about giving our champions opportunities for involvement. In fact, our latest brochure lists 50.’ Kudos for having 50 opportunities for involvement! That’s great! Now just don’t present them all at … Continue reading →

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Imitation: secular fundraisers once again lurch out ahead of their Christian counterparts

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Pastor Foley

Tom at The Agitator sounds almost like a secularized St. Paul a la the 1 Corinthians quote we shared yesterday when he speaks in praise of imitation in his post today: To grow an organization, the first thing I would … Continue reading →

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Imitation is the sincerest form of Transformational Giving

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Pastor Foley

Imitating anyone or anything typically draws lawsuits more than praise in individualistic Western culture. It sure draws a lot of kudos, however, if you read the New Testament. In 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul writes, ‘Imitate me, just as I also … Continue reading →

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