Yesterday I had the privilege of seeing the movie Dolphin Tale with my family. To read my review, click here. One of the film’s most important aspects was Dr. Clay Haskett’s, played by Harry Connick Jr., continual pursuit of the financial resources needed to keep his aquatic hospital operative. As I watched the story unfold, I realized it […]
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22 Statements That Help Define A Generous Person
Brian Dodd on September 18, 2011 in Church Leadership, Generosity
Today at Fellowship Bible Church, my pastor Crawford Loritts gave perhaps the greatest message on generosity I’ve ever heard. Often we embelish or are prone to hyperbole, but that statement is not an exaggeration. As a leader it challenged and spoke to me deeply. I want to pass along his statements to you. Hoarders have a disease. They can’t […]
Leadership That Is New But Not Improved
Brian Dodd on March 21, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
New And Improved! We all like to buy products that are new and improved. It tells us that makers of those products care. They care about the quality of the product and they care about us. It tells us they have working on making something good even better. We like things that are new and […]
Pastors, If You Don’t Think Your People Can Give Money Read This
Brian Dodd on March 9, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Generosity
On January 2nd through 5th over 22,000 18-25 year olds, mostly college students, gathered in Atlanta, Ga for Passion 2011 for a time of spiritual renewal, equipping, and mobilization. The Passion Conferences, led by Louie Giglio and Chris Tomlin among others, have become the world’s most influential spiritual movement for students. At each conference, these young people are challenged […]
Money And The Difference Between Philanthropy And Generosity
Brian Dodd on March 2, 2011 in Church Leadership, Generosity
This past weekend I listened to Dan Deeble of the great Heartland Community Church in Olathe, KS discuss the differences between philanthropy and Biblical generosity. Here are some quotes and principles that if utilized can transform your life. “10% (of his employees) generally don’t measure up and we need to relocate. 80% are on track. […]
30 Things I Never Get Used To
Brian Dodd on July 25, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
Today my air conditioner went out. It will be repaired in a couple of days so it could be worse. However, it reminded me that even though I’ve lived in Georgia for over 40 years, I have never gotten used to the heat and humidity during our summer months. As leaders, I know there are things we should never be […]