This is a really short post, but it has a great point. Richard Howell, General Secretary of the Asia Evangelical Alliance and of the Evangelical Alliance India, said to me that stewardship teaching in India recognizes that not everyone can give cash, but they can all give something. People are told that if they can eat, then [...]
Charity and discipleship
Last Sunday was a special day at the AG Church in Kolkata. Pastor Ivan introduced a new program to his church: child sponsorship. He said that aid from Canada, the United States and some other countries had carried the cost of their outreach programs so far, but he did not think it healthy for a [...]
“We followed Jesus, and he led us to you”
These beautiful words are the opening words on a plaque by the entrance to AG Church School in Kolkata. As I was driven to the school, the streets became alleyways that soon twisted and turned through a pretty depressing part of the city. [...]
Give confidently, give generously
If you sponsor a child and have ever wondered: what really happens once the charity receives your donation; if there really is a specific child on the other end; if sponsorship really makes a difference; then read on! Based on my visit to Compassion Thailand, you will find you can give confidently to Compassion (and [...]
A healthy approach to competition
What’s the best way to convince donors to give to your ministry? This will sound counter-intuitive, but hear me out. I’ve visited hundreds of ministries, heard many leaders explain their program design and rationale, and I know how compelling and confidence-inspiring their explanations are. The greatest opportunity for more effective fundraising is to increase the complexity of [...]
Rev. John Pellowe, MBA, DMin
