Resources


Books

  • Andy Stanley explained the correlation between fear and generosity at the March 2015 TREASURE event. His book Fields of Gold gives insight into how to move past the fear and focus on the confidence and excitement of generous giving.
     
  • Most of us are rich and don’t even realize it. In How to Be Rich, Andy Stanley gives valuable insight into how to be really good at being rich.
     
  • Bob Goff inspires current and future influencers to get to the “DO” part of life in Love Does. He will share how love takes action at our September 2015 TREASURE event.
     
  • Financial advisor Howard Dayton discussed the financial, relational, and spiritual aspects of leaving a legacy in our 2014 TREASURE series. He recommends Gospel Patrons by John Rinehart to help you gain a picture of genuine stewardship.
     
  • In our 2014 TREASURE series, financial advisor Ron Blue shared ideas on how to have a conversation now about leaving your wealth behind. His book Splitting Heirs gives more specific examples about how to approach this topic with your own family.

How to Be Rich

Be Rich, our annual giving and serving campaign, provides opportunities to give, serve, and love others, and to make a substantial difference in our communities and around the world. Visit Be Rich to listen to messages and learn more about extraordinary generosity.

Websites

  • Generous Giving is a nonprofit designed for those entrusted with much. They provide safe, solicitation-free environments for like-minded peers who share their passion to wisely steward resources for God and his kingdom. Their short video stories are quite inspiring.
     
  • The National Christian Foundation helps individuals simplify their giving, multiply their impact, and experience joy in sending more to their favorite causes. The foundation also provides valuable advice for individuals interested in turning non-cash assets into generous gifts for those in need.
     
  • Andy Stanley says, “The more you have, the more you want. It’s a cycle that begs to be broken and the Bible contains unexpected insights into how this can be accomplished.” On the Be Rich site, watch stories of differences made thanks to individuals actively being rich.