Biblical Stewardship

Alcorn, Randy. Money, Possessions and Eternity. Revised Edition. Wheaton: Tyndale House. 2003.

Alcorn, Randy. The Law of Rewards: Giving What You Can't Keep to Gain What You Can't Lose. Wheaton: Tyndale House. 2003.

Alcorn, Randy. The Treasure Principle: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving. Sisters, OR: Multnomah. 2001.

Atkinson, Neil. The Shrewd Christian: You Can't Have It All, But You Can Have More Than Enough. Colorado Springs: Water Brook. 2004.

Barnett, Jake. Wealth & Wisdom: A Biblical Perspective on Possessions. Colorado Springs: NavPress. 1987.

Bassler, Jouette. God & Mammon: Asking for Money in the New Testament. Nashville: Abingdon. 1991.

Beisner, E. Calvin. Prosperity and Poverty: The Compassionate Use of Resources in a World of Scarcity. Eugene: Wipf & Stock. 2001.

Blomberg, Craig L. Heart, Soul, and Money: A Christian View of Possessions. Joplin, MO: College Press. 2000.

Blomberg, Craig L. Neither Poverty Nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Material Possessions. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans. 1999.

Blomberg, Craig L. Preaching the Parables: From Responsible Interpretation to Powerful Proclamation. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic. 2004.

Blue, Ron. Generous Living: Finding Contentment Through Giving. Grand Rapids: Zondervan. 1997.

Blue, Ron with White, Jeremy. Splitting Heirs: Giving Money and Things to Your Children Without Ruining Their Lives. Chicago: Northfield. 2004.

Blue, Ron and Judy. Raising Money-Smart Kids: How to Teach Your Children the Secrets of Earning, Saving, Investing and Spending Wisely. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. 1992.

Burkett, Larry. The Word on Finances: Topical Scriptures and Commentary. Chicago: Moody Press. 1994.

Callahan, Kennon L. Giving and Stewardship in an Effective Church: A Guide for Every Member. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 1997.

Cathy, S. Truett with Blanchard, Ken. The Generosity Factor: Discover the Joy of Giving Your Time, Talent and Treasure. Grand Rapids: Zondervan. 2002.

Cloughen, Charles Jr. One Minute Stewardship Sermons. Harrisburg: Morehouse Group. 1997.

Dayton, Howard. Your Money Counts: The Biblical Guide to Earning, Spending, Saving, Investing, Giving and Getting Out of Debt. Wheaton: Tyndale House 1997.

Demarest, Bruce. Soul Guide: Following Jesus as Spiritual Director. Colorado Springs: NavPress. 2003.

Flynn, Leslie B. Your God and your Gold. Williamsport, PA: Hearthstone. 1973.

Foster, Richard J. The Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Christian Reflections on Money, Sex and Power. San Francisco: Harper Collins. 1989.

Getz, Gene A. Biblical Theology of Material Possessions. Chicago: Moody Press. 1991.

Getz, Gene A. Real Prosperity: Biblical Principles of Material Possessions. Chicago: Moody Press. 1990.

Getz, Gene A. Rich in Every Way: Everything God Says About Money and Possessions. West Monroe, LA: Howard. 2004.

Gonzales, Justo L. Faith & Wealth: A History of Early Christian Ideas on the Origin, Significance and Use of Money. Eugene: Wipf & Stock. 2002.

Gotthardt, Alan. The Eternity Portfolio: A Practical Guide to Investing Your Money for Ultimate Results. Wheaton: Tyndale House. 2003.

Guinness, Os. Doing Well and Doing Good: Money, Giving and Caring in a Free Society. Colorado Springs: NavPress. 2001.

Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Literary Function of Possessions in Luke-Acts. Ann Arbor: Scholars Press/UMI. 1977.

Kinsler, Ross and Gloria. The Biblical Jubilee and the Struggle for Life: An Invitation to Personal, Ecclesial and Social Transformation. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books. 1999.

Kluth, Brian. God's Word on Finances, Wealth and Generosity. Colorado Springs: Kingdom Seekers. 2000.

MacArthur, John. Whose Money is it Anyway? A Biblical Guide to Using God's Wealth. Nashville: Word. 2000.

MacDonald, Gordon. Secrets of the Generous Life: Reflections to Awaken the Spirit and Enrich the Soul. Wheaton: Tyndale House. 2002.

McNamara, Patrick H. More than Money: Portraits of Transformative Stewardship. Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute. 1999.

Olford, Stephen F. The Grace of Giving: A Biblical Study of Christian Stewardship. Grand Rapids: Kregel. 1972.

Packer, J.I. Hot Tub Religion: and Other Thoughts on Christian Living in a Materialistic World. Wheaton: Tyndale House. 1993.

Rodin, R. Scott. Stewards in the Kingdom: A Theology of Life in All its Fullness. Downers Grove: InterVarsity. 2000.

Schneider, John R. Godly Materialism: Rethinking Money & Possessions. Downers Grove: InterVarsity. 1994.

Schneider, John R. The Good of Affluence: Seeking God in a Culture of Wealth. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans. 2002.

Sider, Ronald J. Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: Moving from Affluence to Generosity. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. 1997.

Stanley, Andy. Fields of Gold: A Place Beyond Your Deepest Fears. A Prize Beyond Your Wildest Imagination. Wheaton: Tyndale. 2004.

Stott, John R.W. Stott on Stewardship: Ten Principles of Christian Giving. Chattanooga: Generous Giving. 2003.

Wesley, John. The Bicentennial Edition of the Works of John Wesley. Ed. Frank Baker. Volume Two. Nashville: Abingdon. 1985.

Wheeler, Sondra Ely. Wealth as Peril and Obligation: The New Testament on Possessions. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans-Lightning Source. 1995.

Willmer, Wesley K. with Smith, Martyn. God & Your Stuff: The Vital Link Between Your Possessions and Your Soul. Colorado Springs: NavPress. 2002.

Wuthnow, Robert. God and Mammon in America. New York: Free Press. 1994.

Wuthnow, Robert. The Crisis in the Churches: Spiritual Malaise, Fiscal Woe. New York: Oxford University Press. 1997.

 

Fundraising and Resource Development

Andringa, Robert C. and Engstrom, Ted W. Nonprofit Board Answer Book: Practical Guidelines for Board Members and Chief Executives. Washington D.C.: National Center for Nonprofit Boards. 1997.

Axelrod, Terry. Raising More Money: A Step-By-Step Guide to Building Lifelong Donors. Seattle: Raising More Money Publications. 2003.

Axelrod, Terry. Re-igniting Your Board. Seattle: Raising More Money Publications. 2003.

Axelrod, Terry. The Point of Entry Handbook. Seattle: Raising More Money Publications. 2003.

Barna, George. How to Increase Giving in Your Church. Ventura: Regal. 1997.

Dillon, R. Mark. Advancing Advancement: A Study of Fundraising Effectiveness Among Protestant Seminaries in the U.S. Indianapolis: Lilly Endowment. 1990.

Dillon, William P. People Raising: A Practical Guide to Raising Support. Chicago: Moody Press. 1993.

Edic, Dick. Resourcing Your Vision: A Church Stewardship Training Guide. San Diego: HP Press. 2002.

Frank, John R. The Ministry of Development: An Introduction to the Strategies for Success in Christian Ministries. Dallas: EDM Press. 1996.

Gordon, David W. A Plan for Stewardship Education and Development Through the Year: An Outline Manual. Harrisburg: Morehouse Group. 1998.

Grace, Kay Sprinkel and Wendroff, Alan L. High Impact Philanthropy: How Donors, Boards and Nonprofit Organizations Can Transform Communities. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 2000.

Jeavons, Thomas H. and Basinger, Rebekah Burch. Growing Givers' Hearts: Treating Fundraising as Ministry. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 2000.

Kluth, Brian. Maximum Generosity Church Resource Guide. Colorado Springs: Kingdom Seekers. 2000.

Morton, Scott. Funding your Ministry: Whether You're Gifted or Not! Colorado Springs: Dawson Media. 1999.

O'Hurley-Pitts, Michael. The Passionate Steward: Recovering Christian Stewardship from Secular Fundraising. Toronto, Canada: St. Brigid Press. 2002.

Prince, Russ Alan and File, Karen Maru. The Seven Faces of Philanthropy: A New Approach to Cultivating Major Donors. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 1994.

Schrum, Jake B. ed. A Board's Guide to Comprehensive Campaigns. Washington D.C.: AGB. 2000.

Tolson, Chester L. Proven Principles for Finding Funds: A Guide for Church and Nonprofit Leaders. Grand Rapids: Baker. 2003.

Warwick, Mal. How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters. Berkeley: Strathmoor. 1996.

Willmer, Wesley K. ed. Advancing Christian Higher Education: A Guide to Effective Resource Development. Washington D.C.: Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. 1996.

Willmer, Wesley K. ed. Friends, Funds and Freshmen: A Manager's Guide to Christian College Advancement. Washington D.C.: Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. 1990.

Willmer, Wesley K. ed. Money for Ministries: Biblical Guidelines for Giving and Asking. Wheaton: Victor Books. 1989.

Willmer, Wesley K. with Schmidt, J. David and Smith, Martyn. The Prospering Parachurch: Enlarging the Boundaries of God's Kingdom. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 1998.