How do you beat generosity burnout?

Story: Turn your business into a "giving engine"
Story: What is a Christian entrepreneur?
Story: Beat generosity burnout
Podcast: Stewarding a multi-generational kingdom business
Stat: Bible app use during the pandemic
Playlist: Psalm 23
Parting shot: Navigating a new kind of school year

STORY • 5 MIN

Business for generosity: 5 benefits of turning your business into a “giving engine”

By Jill Foley Turner

Rod had strong business skills and already viewed his career as mission. But when he stepped down as CEO of Butterball, he found a new adventure putting his business skills to work in ways he didn’t even know were possible – as engines for generosity.

Through mutual connections and a “chance” meeting at an airport, Rod found a partner, and the two began collaborating to run businesses that support orphans and vulnerable children. That collaboration now spans the U.S. and 14 countries.

story • 5 MIN

What does it mean to be a Christian entrepreneur?

By Gary G. Hoag

STORY • 3 MIN

Beat generosity burnout

By Harvard Business Review

Podcast • 26 MIN

Only 30 percent of family-owned businesses actually make the transition to the next generation. And only 30 percent of those make it to another generation, and on it goes. What does it take to run a family business that lasts for generations, and how do you keep your family together in the process? If you’re thinking through these kinds of questions, there is plenty of wisdom here for you.

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STAT

While sales of print Bibles are down, use of Bible apps is up. In fact, it’s up so much that if you took everyone who downloaded a Bible app between January and June of this year and put them all in a city, that city would be the fourth largest in the world!

Credit: American Bible Society's State of the Bible research project

PLAYLIST • 4 HOURS

The Lord is my shepherd ... undoubtedly, one of the most well-known passages in Scripture. Often quoted to give people comfort and hope, the 23rd Psalm is a powerful illustration of how Jesus takes care of us. These songs reflect this truth.

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Parting Shot

This year, back to school looks very different for children around the world. Families and communities are navigating new schedules, stress, and technology to ensure learning continues. As this week comes to a close, we celebrate the generous work many of you are doing as parents, grandparents, neighbors, and teachers to serve the needs of those around you like never before.

We invite you to join in building one another up during this new season of challenges. Is there a friend or teacher in your life who has inspired you with their generosity this week? Send them an uplifting thank you, prayer, or word of encouragement to express your appreciation for them.

So that's our parting shot for this week. What will yours be? Do you have friends, family, or colleagues who would enjoy an email like this? Forward it to them today.

Saturday 7 is brought to you from our team at the National Christian Foundation (NCF). Learn more at ncfgiving.com.

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