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Measuring Impact in God’s Story—Part 2
As we wrap up our series on Generosity in God’s kingdom story, we’ve shared about the importance of giving in ways that lead to flourishing for both givers and receivers, and the challenges of measuring the impact of our work according to God’s story, and not just outputs of our ministry efforts.
Measuring Impact in God’s Story—Part 1
As we’ve been writing this month around the theme of Generosity in God’s kingdom story, we’ve shared about the importance of giving in ways that lead to flourishing for both givers and receivers. God calls us to live into God’s story of change: pursuing His goals but also His way of achieving those goals. This raises the question of effectiveness, though. How do we know that we’re giving well?
The Gift of Generosity: Lessons I’ve Learned From Our Partners
There’s a joy in walking alongside generous people. Over the years, I’ve come to see our gift partners not merely as supporters of Chalmers’ mission, but as fellow pilgrims on the journey of faith. Their generosity, wisdom, and trust in God’s provision have not only funded this work, but they’ve also shaped the soul of our organization. And they have taught me much.
Remembering Why We Give: Incarnational Presence
Last month, we highlighted U.S. federal funding cuts and their impact on our ministry partners and global relief and development efforts. We urged you to respond by giving generously, encouraging affected organizations, and praying fervently—with a promise of next steps in the coming weeks.
A Time to Pray, a Time to Give Generously
It is a consistent theme of Scripture that those blessed with power and wealth have a special responsibility to administer justice and mercy for those who are in danger or in need. Leaders should use their influence so that the least among us—the fatherless, the widow, the sojourner, and the poor—have a faithful advocate in the halls of power.
God’s Battle for Your Bank Account
The tomatoes caught me off guard. Sitting in a small Anglican church in Kenya, I was prepared for the invitation to put some money in the offering plate. I was not prepared for tomatoes. But that’s what the members of that farming village brought. Tomatoes, avocadoes, maybe even a chicken or two, all brought up…