“The power of trust—trust that a ministry is reliable, good, and honest—based on the truth of God’s Word is undeniable. Christ-centered ministries impact the lives of millions of people every day in a positive way. As these ministries experience high trust, their impact grows exponentially. Trust changes everything!”
Dan Busby in Trust: The Firm Foundation for Kingdom Fruitfulness (Winchester: ECFA Press, 2015) 1-2.
Tonight, as ECFA International Liaison, I am hosting a dinner for the board members, preparatory committee, and founding members of the Christian Council for Financial Transparency of Korea (CCFK), the counterpart to ECFA in the USA. I am giving CCFK leaders copies of this book by Dan Busby, a must-read for anyone engaged in the administration of God’s work.
What does “trust” have to do with generosity? I echo Dan’s sentiment: everything!
When ministries exhibit financial accountability, they build trust that people should participate in giving and other ways. When ministries fail to handle funds with integrity and break trust, the ministry suffers and God’s reputation is tarnished. May God help all those served by ECFA and CCFK to uphold trust and administrate finances faithfully for God’s glory (cf. 2 Corinthians 8:20-21).