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#1 The bible
We believe that God speaks to us through His word and that all of Scripture is useful for instruction on how to live, work, and serve in any capacity. Scripture, when taken in aggregate, provides us with a great handbook on every question of life, and that includes how we steward our investments.
If you need a book to start with, this is the one. It’s easy to overlook, but it’s vital if we want to steward our life and our business for God’s glory.
BIOLA CENTER FOR Biblically Responsible Investing
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#3 biblically responsible investing: For god’s glory and your joy
Christians around the world are investing billions of dollars to support biblical values for God’s glory and their joy within a movement called Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI). Hear firsthand from one of the leading voices in the BRI movement about the exciting impact being felt on Wall Street, in corporate America, in families and churches all over the globe and how you, too, can experience the blessing of aligning your investments with biblical values for God’s glory and your joy!
Read how author Robert Netzly’s career as a successful financial professional was turned upside down when he discovered BRI, how the Holy Spirit pierced his heart on the issue and his harrowing experience of leaving everything to follow Jesus into an uncertain future with no safety net — and how God proved himself faithful time and time again, and used that step of faith to advance a movement that is literally changing the world, completely by his grace.
#4 the economics of neighborly love
What does the good news of Jesus mean for economics? Too often, Christian teaching and ministry have focused only on the gospel’s spiritual significance and ignored its physical, real-world ramifications. But loving our neighbor well has direct economic implications, and in our diverse and stratified society we need to grapple with them now more than ever.
In The Economics of Neighborly Love pastor Tom Nelson sets out to address this problem. Marrying biblical study, economic theory, and practical advice, he presents a vision for church ministry that works toward the flourishing of the local community, beginning with its poorest and most marginalized members. Nelson resists oversimplification and pushes us toward more complex and nuanced understandings of wealth and poverty. If we confess the gospel of Jesus, he insists, we must contend anew with its implications for the well-being of our local communities. Together we can grow in both compassion and capacity.
#4 practicing the king’s economy
by Michael Rhodes and Robby Holy with Brian Fikkert
The church in the West is rediscovering the fact that God cares deeply for the poor. More and more, churches and individual Christians are looking for ways to practice economic discipleship, but it’s hard to make progress when we are blind to our own entanglement in our culture’s idolatrous economic beliefs and practices.
Practicing the King’s Economy cuts through much confusion and invites Christians to take their place within the biblical story of the “King Jesus Economy.” Through eye-opening true stories of economic discipleship in action, and with a solid exploration of six key biblical themes, the authors offer practical ways for God’s people to earn, invest, spend, compensate, save, share, and give in ways that embody God’s love and provision for the world.
Hear more about this subject in our podcast episode with Brian Fikkert.
#5 rooting for rivals
by Peter Greer and Chris Horst
Faith-based organizations are sometimes known for what we’re against–and all too often that includes being against each other. But amid growing distrust of religious institutions, Christ-centered nonprofits have a unique opportunity to link arms and collectively pursue a calling higher than any one organization’s agenda.
Rooting for Rivals reveals how your ministry can multiply its impact by cooperating, rather than competing. Peter Greer and Chris Horst explore case studies illustrating the power of collaborative ministry. They also vulnerably share their own failures and successes in pursuing a kingdom mind-set. Discover the power of openhanded leadership to make a greater impact on the world.
Hear more on this subject in our podcast episode with Peter Greer.
#6 Faith Driven Investing Curriculum from Denver Institute
#7 treasure principle
by Randy Alcorn
#8 when helping hurts
by Brian Fikkert
#9 God owns it all
by Ron Blue
#10 mission drift
by Peter Greer and Chris Horst
Slowly, silently, and with little fanfare, organizations routinely drift from their purpose, and many never return to their original intent. Harvard and the YMCA are among those that no longer embrace the Christian principles on which they were founded. But they didn’t drift off course overnight. Drift often happens in small and subtle ways. Left unchecked, it eventually becomes significant.
Why do so many organizations–including churches–wander from their mission, while others remain Mission True? Can drift be prevented? In Mission Drift, HOPE International executives Peter Greer and Chris Horst tackle these questions. They show how to determine whether your organization is in danger of drift, and they share the results of their research into Mission True and Mission Untrue organizations. You’ll discover what you can do to prevent drift or get back on track and how to protect what matters most.
You can hear more from Peter Greer on his podcast episode with Faith Driven Entrepreneur.
#11 splitting heirs
by Ron Blue
#12 the legacy journey
by Dave Ramsey
#14 wealth to last
by Larry Burkett
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#17 – Strong and Weak Andy Crouch
#24 Total money makeover
by Dave Ramsey