Author's Suggested
Resources
Jessica Royer recommends the
materials she researched for this article.
Prodigal Sons
& Material Girls: How Not to be Your Child’s ATM by Nathan
Dungan. Wiley Press, 2003
Share Save Spend. Dungan’s website
introduces and explains his “values-based financial philosophy,”
including tips, links, and information on his many publications.
Barbara DeGrote-Sorensen & David
Allen Sorensen
Let the Servant Church Arise
Augsburg Fortress, 2003
Escaping the Family Time Trap: A
Practical Guide for Over-Busy Families Augsburg Fortress, 2001
Six Weeks to a Simpler Lifestyle
Augsburg Fortress, 1994
'Tis a Gift to be Simple:
Embracing the Freedom of Living with Less Augsburg Fortress,
1992
Do not
despise...small beginnings. Zechariah 4:10
ELCA web site with printable resources and links to other sites
of interest.
Bring the Full Tithe:
Sermons on the Grace of Giving
by William Watley. Judson Press, 1999.
Ministry Helps. Tithing resources and education packages to
“help pastors minister in the Kingdom of God.”
The Miracle of Tithing: A Little
Book of Answers to Questions about Tithing
by
Mark Victor Hansen. Mark Victor Hansen and Assoc., 1993.
New Tithing Group. “Advancing a Breakthrough in Charitable
Living.” This site should be your first stop: it’s full of ways to
manage gifts, including recent research, a list of tithe-worthy
organizations and charities, links, and a “Prudent Pal” planner and
giving calculator.
The Tithing Source. A very easy to navigate introduction to and
explanation of tithing.
Building Wealth Using the Tin Can Method (Finances, Christian
Living) by
Margarette Perkins. Creation house, 1999.
Financial Projections. Learn how much you have to give with
financial strategy.
Generous Giving. A website devoted to a “Revolution of
Generosity.” Articles, links, music and poetry, quotations,
devotionals and more.
God’s Plan for Your Finances by Dwight Nichols. Whitaker
House, 1997.
God & Your Stuff: The Vital Link
Between Your Possessions and Your Soul by
Wesley K. Willmer & Martyn Smith. Navpress, 2002.
The Good Steward e-zine’s article
archive for Christian financial matters. Charities, taxes,
social security, tips for “debt-free marriage,” and dozens more
relevant topics for anyone.
Money, Possessions and Eternity by Randy Alcorn. Tynedale
House Publishers, 2003.
“Money Sense.” Lots of great articles
in this
monthly newsletter on Christian money matters.
My First Steps. A valuable
tool for nurturing and discipling new believers
Your Finances in Changing Times (The Christian Financial
Concepts Series) by
Larry Burkett. Moody Publishers, 1993.
Women’s Philanthropy Institute. “Inspires, educates and
encourages women to effect change in the world through
philanthropy.” Lots of research and articles about how to manage
your giving.
Arguments Against Tithing: No More
Tithing for New Testament Christians
by
Samuel Gibson, On the Edge Publishing, 2002.
Tithing and Still Broke
by
Niral R. Burnett. NiOse
Communications Company, 2002
“Tithing is Un-Scriptural under
the New Covenant (A
Scriptural Exposition on the Fraudulent Fleecing of the Flock).”
Article by L. Ray Smith.
Tithing: What does the bible REALLY
say? A short, scriptural study and
analysis of passages about tithing, including the
biblical/historical origin of tithing.
Spiritual Gifts Inventory: ELCA Spiritualism and Evangelism Team.
A Scriptural Review, Self Assessment, and Interactive option
help you to identify and best use your gifts.
Spiritual Gifts Discovery Tool
Find on- and off-line evaluation tools– especially check out the
Spiritual Gifts Profile for succinct descriptions and scriptural
references for many gifts.
“Finding Your Place in Ministry:”
Gifted2Serve Spiritual Gifts Inventory.
See one church’s method for holding their local body together
through the network of individual gifts.
Spiritual Gifts Analysis: Team Ministry
Online Questionnaire that helps “allow you to experience maximum
fulfillment with minimum frustration in your Christian life and
ministry!”
Discovering Your Natural Talents: How to Do What You Love and
Love What You Do by John Bradley, et. al.
(NavPress, 1994)
Discover Your Children’s Gifts
by Don & Katie Fortune
(Chosen Books Pub. Co., Nov. 1989)
The Gift of Peace
by Cardinal Joseph Bernadin
(IMAGE, 1008)
God’s Special Gifts for Me:
Children’s Spiritual Gifts Inventory
by Cindy G. Spear
(Church Growth institute, 1997)
The In Touch Series: Ministering
Through Spiritual Gifts
by Charles F. Stanley
(Thomas Nelson, 1999)
Lifekeys Discovering: Who You Are,
Why You’re Here, What You Do Best (workbook)
by David Stark, et. al. (Bethany
House, 1998)
Which is more valuable: time or
money? Check out the results of the latest nationwide survey by
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Spiritual Gifts:
God’s Way of Building Community (cassette series)
by R. Nathan and D Williams.
The Spiritual Gifts of Travel: The Best of Traveler’s Tales
edited by Sean & James O’Reily (Traveler’s
Tales, Inc., 2002)
Women Gifted For Ministry: How to Discover and Practice Your
Spiritual Gifts by Ruth & Elmer Towns.
(Nelson Reference, 2001)
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