I decided to be a "Promisor" at age 11, and I will tell you how. It was a Sabbath morning in a church in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the sermon topic was Stewardship, specifically tithe and offerings.

The uniqueness and the genius of the administrative structure of the Adventist church is this: I have my hand in your pocket, and you have your hand in mine!

Andre Brink and Justin Woods interviewed by Larry Evans.

The norm is that children look to adults to assist them to sharpen their moral compasses and guide them in making the right decisions.

I grew up as a PK (a pastor’s kid, for those not familiar with the abbreviation), and throughout my childhood I was constantly reminded that I needed to be a role model for other children.

If most pastors and leaders of Christian ministries are honest, raising money to fund their ministry work is seen as a necessary evil. But what if the issue of raising money to fund the work of God's kingdom is in fact something that is dear to the heart of God? Even biblical?

If most pastors and leaders of Christian ministries are honest, raising money to fund their ministry work is seen as a necessary evil. But what if the issue of raising money to fund the work of God's kingdom is in fact something that is dear to the heart of God? Even biblical?

No matter our age, or the age we live in, the idea of sitting at the feet of someone telling a story, brings back feelings of childhood awe, trust, and expectation.