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Resources for Raising Generous Children

From a very young age, your children are learning how to save or spend their allowances. But are they also learning how to give?

As Christian parents, you have an exciting opportunity in addition to your biblical responsibility to develop young ones in their giving as the most important part of managing money. Generous Giving offers resources to help children and teens to see the opportunities that exist for investing in Christ’s kingdom. Explore how God might grow your children’s faith through generous giving.


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  • Key Readings: Understand the depth of your parenting opportunity. Let these articles help.

  • Key Verses: The Bible calls us to be “transformed by the renewing of [our] minds.” Know what the Scriptures say about giving.

  • Key Statistics and Key Trends: Get an idea of the state of Christian giving today and learn where things are headed in years to come.

  • Books: Build your own library to strengthen your understanding of Christian generosity.

  • Common Parent Excuses: Having doubts about involving youth in giving? Consider our brief scriptural responses.

    Questions about the Bible’s teaching on giving?


    Teach Generosity

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  • Simple Strategy for Parents: Start here if you want to take simple steps toward teaching kids to give.

  • Answering Kids’ Excuses for Not Giving: If you want to help youth grow in generosity, learn to answer their objections.

  • Music: Explain to your child the lyrics behind contemporary tunes that encourage a spirit of generosity.

  • Children’s Books: Let your children read books that teach the joy of giving.

  • Children’s Videos: Let your children watch animated films that reinforce the joy of giving.

  • Children’s Study Guides: Use these lesson plans to help young people learn the Bible’s way to manage finances.

  • Daily Reflection: Start each day with a biblical meditation on the joy of giving.

    Questions about teaching children about giving?


    Practice Generosity

  • Parent Diagnostics: Do you parent by example? Are you sensitive to common pitfalls in nurturing generosity in kids? Check yourself before teaching your kids.

  • Generous Giving Marketplace: Nurture a passion for God’s work by helping youth find giving opportunities that match their interests.

  • Curricula and Tools: Find toys, programs and other resources to encourage biblical attitudes toward money in children.
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    Teaching Kids about Money

    When their children were young, Patt Williams and her husband determined to teach their children how to be wise stewards of God’s resources. Although it wasn’t always easy, it has paid off as they reached adulthood. Read their story.

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    Generational Wealth

    How should wealth be passed from one generation to the next? How can you ensure that children will carry on a legacy of Christ-centered giving? Hear the professional advice of Ron Blue and the stories of two generous families, on this CD.



    Key Topics

  • Wealth Transfer
  • Youth in Philanthropy
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