Resources by Topic: Money and Giving

Having enough insurance to be responsible is one thing. But playing God by factoring in every conceivable future scenario, and thereby overinsuring, is another.  

If we don’t reach out in our giving, as individuals and as churches, we miss out on a central aspect of biblical teaching.

When I’ve taught from 1 Corinthians 6 in a college class, I have asked someone in the front row to lend me his pencil for a moment. 

Giving is doing what we were made for: loving God and our neighbors (Matthew 22:36–40). It is a blessed act that leads to joy. 

At the moment we meet Christ—at our death or his return—all accounts will be frozen, all assets and expenditures opened for the Final Audit. 

Concerning money and possessions, the Bible is sometimes extreme, sometimes shocking. When we come to Scripture, it’s for comfort, not for assaults against our worldview, right? Let God talk about love and grace, thank you. Let us talk about money and possessions—then do with them whatever we please.

While speaking to a group of CEOs (both secular and Christian), Randy shares about the dangers of giving money directly to individual missionaries, instead of sending it through an organization.

Randy talks about the joy and reward of giving, speaking to a group of CEO's (both secular and Christian).

Randy talks about the ethics of donor development and fundraising, speaking to a group of CEO's (both secular and Christian).

Randy talks about some red flags to watch for with ministry fundraising, speaking to a group of CEO's (both secular and Christian).

Randy talks about generosity and risk taking in giving, speaking to a group of CEO's (both secular and Christian).

Randy talks about considering the rewards of giving, speaking to a group of CEO's (both secular and Christian).

Randy talks about the importance of researching ministry organizations before donating, speaking to a group of CEO's (both secular and Christian).

Randy reflects on all the years of giving away all of his book royalties, speaking to a group of CEO's (both secular and Christian).