This article was excerpted from the concept paper The Genesis of Generosity: First Steps Toward Creating Cultures of Generosity in Churches. A growing number of church leaders today are taking bold steps to help their people become truly generous. Gripped with a sense of accountability before God for the enormous wealth we enjoy in our culture, these leaders teach, preach . . .     White Board Sessions Thursday May 22, 2008 Hyatt Regency Hotel in Reston, VA One day, eight influential leaders including, Ed Stetzer, Mark Dever, Tim Stevens, John Burke, Vince Antonucci, Perry Noble, Mark Batterson, and Darrin Patrick. Lead Your Own Capital Campaign Attend Church Solutions' One Day Training at one of two locations: Kansas City, MO - May 12, 2008 Hosted by Pleasant Valley Baptist Church - Liberty, MO Dallas, TX - May 15, 2008 Hosted by Lake Pointe Church - Rockwall, TX Raise More - Spend Less Steve Stroope, Lead Pastor of Lake Pointe Church, Rockwall, Texas will equip you to lead your own capital campaign.   Visit Leadership Network Advance Archives for valuable information on a variety of ministry topics, including the links to recent issues listed below. Select VIEW ARCHIVES LIST for the full list of Advance archives.   While the average American allocates $26.86 per week (3.1% of adjusted gross income) toward charitable giving according to the Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, participants in Leadership Network's Generous Churches Leadership Community exceed that giving rate by 96%. Want to participate in the 2008 Salary and Economic Outlook update? Click here to let us know to include you in the upcoming survey. In this month's episode of Audio Advance, Liz Swanson talks with Dave Travis about recovery ministry churches that are leading the way in effectively helping those struggling with various addictions. These ministries are seeing the wounded find support in the body of Christ and changing entire church cultures.     10 Easy Steps for Faithbooking Your Faith Quick Workshop on Basic Internet Technologies THIS Is a Big Idea New Forms of Church?     How do churches connect with high capacity givers? How do you develop genuine relationships with them, challenging their spiritual growth toward increasing generosity while avoiding the dreaded sales pitch for a financial commitment? Join Byron Van Kley, former director of generous churches leadership communities, as he moderates a panel discussion with four leaders experienced in ministering to high capacity givers.