"Give over $100 today and get this personalized state-of-the-art fountain pen free!" "Become a gold sponsor and your name wll be featured on our exclusive Wall of Fame!" "Send in your donation by December 31st and enjoy the benefits of giving on your next tax return!" Who hasn't heard fundraising gimmicks like these? Or, who hasn't used these gimmicks on others? As Wes Willmer writes, generosity is the natural outcome of God's transforming work in individuals when they are conformed to the image of Christ. Fundraising and giving are not simply drops in the bucket. Capital campaigns and raising funds go deeper than the money. They are spiritual activities in becoming more like Christ. A Revolution in Generosity is a work by some of the best scholars and practitioners on the subject of funding Christian organizations. As Willmer writes, "The foundation for realizing a revolution in generosity is understanding the biblical view of possessions, generosity, and asking for resources." With over twenty expert contributors, this book is a must-read for organizations striving to rid themselves of secular, asking practices and gain an eternal approach. Our approach to money and possessions isn’t just important--it’s central to our spiritual lives. Our giving is a reflexive response to the grace of God in our lives. It comes out of the transforming work of Christ in us. I pray that this book will lead you to a greater understanding and appreciation of this truth. -Randy Alcorn, author of Money, Possessions and Eternity and The Treasure Principle As we are seeking to become men and women of integrity, we certainly will need to become more God-centered in our approach to giving. Wes Willmer has done a marvelous job of providing a rich resource for the church in A Revolution in Generosity. This is certainly a great opportunity for all of us to learn how to follow a God-centric model of creating a revolution in generosity that will transform lives and ministries beyond our wildest dreams. -Ken Behr, President, Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) Revolution in Generosity intends to show you how to make genuinely biblical choices in every area of your life, including giving and asking. If the ideas in this book were followed, there would be a revolution in generousity among Christians. This book will be an important resource for those who seek to advanse the Kingdom. -Charles Colson, Founder, Prison Fellowship The Christian church today needs a revolution in generosity--a revolution that will shape Christians into the image of Christ, a revolution that will spread goodwill and the fragment aroma of Christ, a revolution that will fuel authentic transformation. Read the book, join the revolution. -Chuck Bentley, CEO, Crown Financial Ministries If this book had been available fifty years ago and resources had been handled with the depth of theological insight that Revolution in Generosity offers, Christian ministry effectiveness today would be radically improved. Now that the book has arrived, I highly recommend it and suggest that ministries not delay another day in implementing these essential principles to further the Great Commission. -Clyde Cook, President Emeritus, Biola University Revolution in Generosity rightly contrasts God-oriented stewardship with human-oriented philanthropy. It underscores the urgency for each of us to be rich toward God. It also includes numerous practical suggestions and referrals. If you're in a position of responsibility in fundraising, whether in a local church or in a parachurch organization, do yourself a favor--read this book. -Franklin Graham, President and CEO, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse This book offers a refreshing and hugely needed biblical perspective so often absent in ministry. It seeks to show that God has given us a much better way: transformation of our hearts and minds that leads to a whole new motive for giving. Churches and parachurch organizations that humbly apply these biblical principles will revolutionize ministry effectiveness--for all the right reasons. -Mark Holbrook, President/CEO, Evangelical Christian Credit Union (ECCU) At last, a book about money that doesn't dodge the hard questions and doesn't focus on "fundraising techniques." This collection of scholars, leaders, and practitioners helps us look at money from God's perspective and teaches us how to "grow more generous in our hearts" toward God and others. A must for every pastor, ministry leader, or board member! -Chip Ingram, President and Teaching Pastor, Living on the Edge Now we have the book written from a biblical worldview with the answers we need. Revolution in Generosity is a must read for all of us who want to move to the next level of effectiveness in fundraising by helping donors see the big picture. Thank you, Wes, for putting the goodies down on a shelf low enough for all of us to reach. You have done