As a giving ministry, we take our mission to heart in countless ways, and many members of NCF's team apply the generosity message in their own lives through Christ-focused mission trips. Here on our blog, we share our stories about these trips and other ways we're giving back, so you can get to know us better. Here's a story from someone you might recognize from her cheerful greeting when you call Nancy Carter

This past weekend I stayed in my parents' home in Dallas. On the shelf in the upstairs bedroom was the book Born Again by Chuck Colson. It was the version with the original black and yellow jacket cover. The one that shows Chuck's profile in black and white on the left with the White House in the lower left-hand corner. On the right side of the jacket is Chuck's profile in color. The contrast from left to

One of the great pleasures I have at NCF Indiana is working with caring, committed Christians who love God and share their experiences … in this case a book. About a month ago, one of our team members Ginny Hahn gave me one that she said I just had to read. The whole idea of The 10 Second Rule by Clare De Graaf is not to take even 10 seconds to over-think the situation; just do the next thing that

All my life, I’ve been searching. Searching for the satiable. The thing in life that will quench my deepest desires. From the Eiffel Tower’s sparkle at midnight to the sunsets of Santorini, this feeling of wonder has led me to the ends of the world.

And for a minute, it feels awe-inspiring. After seeking and finding such beauty, my soul was ablaze with passion, wonder, excitement, and for a moment ... read full post  |  2 comments

How the emerging trend of business-as-mission is revolutionizing global outreach.

As Bill Job walks along the hallways of his company chatting with workers or laughing with young women in the cafeteria, it's easy to see that there is an extraordinary business application at work in this Chinese manufacturing plant.

One of Bill's employees (featured to the left) ... read full post

Who would have thought three decades ago that National Christian Foundation would see over $3 billion granted to more than 30,000 churches and ministries?

Thanks to your unprecedented generosity, we saw this milestone come to pass in 2011, as well as many others that surpassed what we could have ever hoped or imagined. Here are some highlights:

I’m not very generous. I’d like to be, but what is it that keeps me from being generous?

Generous is from the root word "genus," which is a reference to birth, blood, or family. It's a quality that reflects a condition of the heart, mind, and soul. Classically, it was defined as nobleness of soul.

I like that: nobleness of soul. We don’t talk like that anymore, but perhaps we should. ... read full post

Eleven days. That's how many shopping days you have left to receive free shipping, pick up those last-minute gifts, and buy decorations for that Christmas party you don't have time to host.

But you didn't need me to tell you that.

You simply need to open up your email inbox, your mailbox, or your cell phone to read about that "sale that ended five minutes ago!"

For most of us, it seems ... read full post  |  1 comments

When we talk about spending money with our kids, we use tool and toy terminology. A toy is something we would buy for our own pleasure, comfort, or fun. A tool is something we would buy that God could use in His service. We try to minimize the investment in toys and maximize the investment in tools.

One of the tools we have spent a fair amount of money on for our kids is international ... read full post

Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting with our team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During the visit, it was a privilege to meet a number of givers who use the NCF Giving Fund to help them accomplish their charitable goals.

One couple told me that a close friend of theirs had recommended National Christian Foundation several years ago, and they opened a Giving Fund based on the recommendation. They said, ... read full post