Few things are as wonderful as working for a generous leader. Just so we are clear, I am not just talking about generous financially, though that is definitely part of it. The most generous leaders also freely give of their time, energy, wisdom, and influence. Some of the most generous leaders I know are Randy Ongie […]
Every family has its axioms. Every family has statements which define them. Every family has mantras. In our home, one of our axioms is “On Sunday the Dodd family goes to church.” It is not up for debate. If you are tired and need rest, manage your time well and rest on Saturday. On Sunday […]
“Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant havest.” – Proverbs 14:4 Pastors desperately need resources they can use to invest in the business and financial leaders in their church. That resource has arrived. Oxen is the latest book from I Was Broke. Now I’m Not and Injoy Stewardship Solutions CEO Joseph […]
Do you remember when you were younger and you would see someone in a crowd who made you turn your head? Of course you do. The reason I say “when you were younger” is because if you are a married man like I am, you can get into some real trouble having your head turned!!! […]
Today, athletic apparel company Under Armour signed Bryce Harper to what is believed to be a 10-year contract extension making it the richest endorsement deal in baseball history. What I find fascinating is the company’s aggressiveness in acquiring the best player(s) in each sport. Check out their client list. Each are great leaders and provided are […]
One of the saddest realities of today’s churches is many senior pastors are financially BROKE. That is right. Many pastors are paycheck-to-paycheck or even worse, deeply in debt and struggling to make ends meet. When I am asked how churches can develop a culture of generosity, one of the first things I mention is the […]
When the financial markets collapsed in the summer of 2008, communities all across our nation were hit hard. Many were devastated. One such community was Dalton, GA located just south of the Georgia-Tennessee state line. Dalton is the carpet and flooring capital of the world. When new construction and building renovations basically came to a […]
