A Disruptive Generosity

Stories of Transforming Cities through Strategic Giving

by: Mac Pier

• Format

  E-Book

  ISBN

  9781493412327

  Pub. Date

  Aug 2017

  SRP

  $17.00

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"An inspiring road map to experiencing the joy of giving."--Holt Lunsford, founder and chairman, Holt Lunsford Holdings


It can seem like all you ever hear these days is bad news. Yet in the midst of stories of communities in trouble are stories of love, reconciliation, and restoration. Through a variety of innovative programs and initiatives, and flying mostly under the national news radar, Christian business leaders are bringing hope to blighted urban communities in our greatest cities. A Disruptive Generosity shares their inspiring stories.

From Dallas to New York City, from London to Singapore, lives and communities are being changed through strategic stewardship. These stories will challenge you to find innovative ways to use your resources as God's hands and feet in a hurting world.


"I've seen the extraordinary impact of Mac's work in key global cities, particularly during our time spent in New York City. This book tells the story of mutual friends who are having tremendous impact for Christ."--Keith Getty, Getty Music

"Mac has gathered powerful testimonies of generosity from around the world. This is a must-read for anyone seeking to steward well all that God has entrusted to them."--David Wills, president emeritus, National Christian Foundation

"Much like his mentor Bob Buford did in his book Finishing Well, Mac has chosen well the stories of men and women whose humble response to God's prompting became a calling to live disruptively."--Greg Barnes, president and senior consultant, Halftime Talent Solutions


Mac Pier is the founder and CEO of The New York City Leadership Center and was instrumental in founding the inaugural Movement Day conference. A resident of New York City since 1984, he is the author of A Disruptive Gospel, Spiritual Leadership in the Global City, and Consequential Leadership; coauthor of The Power of a City at Prayer; and a contributor to Signs of Hope in the City.

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Endorsements

"I've seen the extraordinary impact of Mac's work in key global cities; particularly during our time spent in New York City. This book tells the story of mutual friends who are having tremendous impact for Christ."

Keith Getty, Getty Music

"Mac has gathered powerful testimonies of generosity from around the world. This is a must-read for anyone seeking to steward well all that God has entrusted to them."

David Wills, president emeritus, National Christian Foundation

"Much like his mentor Bob Buford did in his book Finishing Well, Mac has chosen well the stories of men and women whose humble response to God's prompting became a calling to live disruptively."

Greg Barnes, president and senior consultant, Halftime Talent Solutions

"A Disruptive Generosity is a compelling series of stories that ignites one's desire to give generously. An inspiring road map to experiencing the joy of giving."

Holt Lunsford, founder and chairman, Holt Lunsford Holdings

"Spiritual renewal is always followed by economic revitalization (Matthew 6:33). In his new book, Mac Pier reminds us of the powerful connection between philanthropy and gospel movements. A must-read for those who live at the intersection of faith and culture."

A. R. Bernard Sr, president/CEO, Christian Cultural Center/Commission of Religious Leaders

"Pier's decision to hold a magnifying glass over the generosity of a few will light an unquenchable fire of generosity in a countless multitude."

Julian Archer, founder, Faith vs. Finance

"Stories are the currency of the day, and in his book Disruptive Generosity, Pier opens up a global treasure trove that shows the correlation of Kingdom movements and generous givers."

Daryl Heald, founder, Generosity Path

"God is the Ultimate Giver, Jesus is the Ultimate Disruptor. He changed it all. Scripture says 'The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller' (Proverbs 11:24), and in Mac's book we come to a better understanding of God's call to us to live bigger lives and to be change agents, disruptors, in a world that cries out for change. God is inviting us to reflect his generosity toward us through our generosity toward him and others; our giving changes the world and is the great apologetic of today!"

J. Todd Peterson, chairman, Pro Athletes Outreach; NFL kicker, 1993-2005; chairman emeritus, Seed Company

"Mac Pier keeps strong company! Mac has introduced us to obedient co-laborers who will sharpen the iron in our own lives to yield rich fruit."

Katherine Barnhart, The GROVE Group

"Using biblical truths from Isaiah, Mac Pier shows how modern-day leaders demonstrate the faithfulness of God in their disruptive generosity. God is indeed the Great Choreographer using our modern-day generosity to fulfill his ancient promises."

Michal Powell, Dallas community leader

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