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conference_s.jpgGenerous Giving is hosting it's 2009 Fall Conference, entitled "Celebration of Generosity" from October 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas. The purpose of the conference is to join with peers to talk about what it means to be entrusted with much and how to live joyful lives that reflect His generosity in times of plenty and want.

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NEW BOOK LAUNCH

On Monday October 5th, 2009, Thomas Nelson Publishers will sponsor a "Make a Difference Benefit Dinner" to celebrate Ron Hall and Denver Moore's new book, What Difference Do It Make? This event will benefit The Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County and will be held at the TCU-Kelly Alumni -Visitors Center, 2820 Stadium Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76109. Ron and Denver will give a brief talk and sign books. Doors open at 6:00 pm, and dinner is at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $60 each with the entire cost going to Union Gospel Mission. Barnes & Noble will be offering discounted books onsite. For info contact: brandiloo@netzero.com or call 1-800-965-9324 to order tickets with a phone rep (service fee may apply).

Check out What Difference Do It Make? on Amazon

Click to order tickets for the benefit dinner celebrating the launch of What Difference Do It Make?

flowers_s.jpgWhen seven-year-old Noah Hall learned there were kids all over the world who didn't have clean drinking water, he was disturbed. But instead of just feeling sad for them, he took action to help them. He started his own company, Noah's Mugs. Noah designs each mug himself - with castles, bears or flowers - and all of his proceeds go to someone in need of fresh drinking water.

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Visit the Noah's Mugs website

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A Business Plan With a Divine Edge Fights Poverty in the Philippines
Christianity Today, Tim Stafford September 22, 2009
market_s.jpgWhat do you get when you combine a microloan program with instruction in Christian living? Results! That's what's happening through the Center for Community Transformation (CCT) in the Philippines as it seeks to minister to the poor. Read how the center's founder, Ruth Callanta, has found a successful way to blend evangelism with community development.

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Visit the Center for Community Transformation website

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Catalytic Philanthropy
Stanford Social Innovation Review, Mark R. Kramer September 22, 2009
siebel_s.jpgCatalytic Philanthropy is a new approach to solving some of the world's most pressing problems. While it's not for everyone, for those individuals who have the time and resources to become personally involved in the causes they care about, the results have been tremendous.

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Related: Fast Company article on catalytic philanthropist, Thomas Siebel

cromartie_s.jpgEver feel like the press glosses over, ignores or makes sweeping generalizations about the role of religion in American politics? By hosting a semi-annual conference for journalists called The Faith Angle, Michael Cromartie is helping to change that. Cromartie, Vice President at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington D.C. and director of the center's Religion and the Media program, will present a session titled "The Faith Angle: Religion, Politics and Media" at the 2009 Gathering Conference.

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Click to learn more about Michael Cromartie

Click to read a World Magazine interview with Michael Cromartie