Contact: Dr. Sas Conradie, Coordinator, Global Generosity Network; Dr. Scott Rodin, President, Kingdom Life Publishing, 509-998-8553  

COLBERT, Wash., May 13, 2015 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Global Generosity Network (GGN), a joint initiative focused on encouraging Christians to be better stewards of their resources, and Kingdom Life Publishing, a publishing company devoted to educating and inspiring all people to be holistic stewards in God's kingdom, partnered together to write and publish, "Christ-Centered Generosity: Global Perspectives on the Biblical Call to a Generous Life," to be released in April of 2015.

Christ-Centered Generosity reflects the perspective that generosity should be a part of the life-style of every follower of Jesus Christ, as written in Scripture. 33 Christian leaders from 22 countries around the world united to proclaim Christ's call to stewardship, surrender, and generosity in this publication. Contributors include business people, pastors, ministry leaders, network leaders, theologians, professionals, a student and 2 children from Ghana.

"I commend this book for combining biblical principles with practical examples, and for helping us to see that this is not just about 'the west funding the rest,' but of a mutual and reciprocal duty and joy by which the whole church can be blessed, and the world come to know the greatest Gift of all." -- Christopher J.H. Wright; International Ministries Director, Langham Partnership.

The book is divided into six sections, the first five beginning with a theological piece on Christ-centered generosity followed by questions for individual reflection and small group discussion and ending with three stories of generosity and deeper reflection. The final section provides a Seven Day Generosity Challenge encouraging readers to put into practice in practical ways what has been shared throughout the book.

"From the first pages of the introduction to the last pages of the seven day generosity challenge, this work teaches and illustrate, by principle and example, that generosity is not what we DO, but who we ARE. Filled with stories from all over the world of much and little, young and old, rich and poor environments, the examples of joyful obedience and the unmeasurable blessings that follow serve to encourage and motivate the Christian reader to greater acts of generosity --- the manifestation of a transformed life." -- Bob Doll; Chief Equity Strategist, Nuveen Investments

Christians are invited to buy the book and walk along with the authors, hear their stories and take the challenge. We pray that the Spirit will work in readers as they, and people around them, develop a heart that is rich toward God that becomes reflected in a more generous life-style.

"Christ-Centered Generosity: Global Perspectives on the Biblical Call to a Generous Life" can be ordered from www.kingdomlifepublishing.com for $16 hardcover, $4.99 ebook. Significant bulk discounts are available on-line.