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The Paradox of Generosity: Giving We Receive, Grasping We Lose

by Christian Smith, Hilary Davidson. Oxford University Press, 2014.

Description

The authors of this book provide arguments and data proving that increasing generosity can result in a more positive outlook, more energy, and positive relationships.

Features

benefits of generosity

Recommended Audience

Clergy and lay leaders

Cost

Purchase as a book or e-book

Practical Applications

  • Consult this resource before planning sermons on generosity.
  • Transform the way your congregation approaches its mission by sharing and discussing this resource with leaders.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Tim Shapiro

Tim Shapiro is the Indianapolis Center’s president. He began serving the Center in 2003 after 18 years in pastoral ministry. For 14 years, Tim served Westminster Presbyterian Church in Xenia, Ohio. Prior to his pastorate at Westminster, he was pastor of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Logansport, Indiana. He holds degrees from Purdue University and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Tim’s interest in how congregations learn to do new things is represented in his book How Your Congregation LearnsAfter his extensive work on the Center’s Sacred Space initiative, Tim co-authored the book Holy Places: Matching Sacred Space with Mission and MessageHe has also authored several articles, including Applying Positive Deviance and The Congregation of Theological Coherence.

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