To spread with Word of God to the ends of the world requires resources and partnerships. One person or organization can not do it alone. Individuals and organizations can share in the joy of giving by partnering. We are commanded to give and tithe in the Bible both in the Old and the New Testament. Here are a few relevant verses:

Matthew 23:23: “Woe to you, teachers of the law…You give a tenth…But you have neglected the more important matters– justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.
Luke 6:38: If you give, you will get! Your gift will return to you in full and overflowing measure, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, and running over. Whatever measure you use to give– large or small– will be used to measure what is given back to you.
Luke 6:38: Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Luke 18:9–14: He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Matthew 6:1–4: Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
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Read more about what the Bible teaches about joyful giving by reviewing the resources below:

1. A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri Nouwen

Henri Nouwen’s book A Spirituality of Fundraising is a classic. It is available on Audible and Amazon.

Here are some commentaries on it:

A lecture on fundraising for ministry by Lee C. Barrett, delivered at Lancaster Theological Seminary on April 6, 2018

In this podcast episode of “Now & Then”, long-time friend of Henri’s and author – Nathan Ball discusses the ‘ministry’ of fundraising that Henri Nouwen wrote about in his classic book “A Spirituality of Fundraising.”

2. The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn

The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn is easy to read and thought-provoking. Click on the image to download the book in pdf format

3. The God Ask by Steve Shadrach

The God Ask: As a ministry worker, raising support can be a daunting task. It doesn’t have to be intimidating though. It isn’t about money or asking people to give. It is about looking to God to provide for you. He has given you a vision for ministry, and now you get to invite others into that vision. Your job is to pray and work hard to discover those whom the Lord has already prepared to invest in you and your ministry. God has done His work. Now it’s time for you to do yours.

A case in point: Nehemiah was very nervous about meeting with the wealthiest, most powerful man on the planet. He was asking King Artaxerxes to fund his Jerusalem restoration project. But when it came time to make his appeal, this lowly cupbearer first looked up to the Person who really provides resources. At the moment of truth, Nehemiah lifted his heart and made The God Ask. In Nehemiah 2:4 he describes the exchange: “Then the king said to me, ‘What would you request?’ So I prayed to the God of heaven.”

Instead of going into appointments fearing what your fellow man will say, you can have confidence that God is superintending the whole process. This audiobook will help you embrace the fact that this is not a Man Ask. No. It is a God Ask!