S1 Ep8 Generosity as a ministry of reconciliation with Annika Greco Thompson

In this episode of Active Generosity, we are joined by Annika Greco Thompson, a Growth and Relationship Manager for Stewardship.   Annika shares insights from her experience of faith and generosity and how they feed into her work with Stewardship, supporting and encouraging donors on their own journeys of generosity.   "One parable that I've been thinking a lot about lately is The Good Samaritan. This one speaks to me of the ministry of reconciliation which I believe is directly linked to generosity… It's not just about giving money, it's giving up of our power and our control…in order to see someone through to health and well being and fullness and that is exactly what generosity is supposed to do."  Annika's favourite Bible verses on generosity:   The Good Samaritan – Luke 10:25-37 (NIV)  See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage  How you can pray for Annika:  that she may continue to challenge herself to give more and to trust God more in that  that she uses the platform she has at Stewardship to speak the truth in boldness and to encourage Christians to step up in their generosity  to not be afraid of what man might think but to really try to be faithful to what God is asking of her  Related links:  Journey of Generosity – find out more and register your interest: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/event-series/journey-generosity  Recent blogs by Annika:  Investing for the Kingdom: A full-time ministry: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/blogs/investing-kingdom-full-time-ministry  Just grace, forgiveness and accountability at work: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/blogs/just-grace-forgiveness-and-accountability-work  What if Lent wasn't just about giving stuff up?: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/blogs/what-if-lent-wasnt-just-about-giving-stuff  Annika's bio: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/about-us/our-people/annika-greco-thompson  Subscribe to this podcast: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/subscribe#Podcast  Be the first to receive each month's podcast. You'll hear from our donors, partners and colleagues about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they've experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives.  Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/  X: https://x.com/stewardshipnews  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/stewardship  Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa Episode website: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/podcast/