When we promote our schools to potential or current donors we are obligated to explain how this gift will benefit or bless our school. We should speak about the worldview and academic training that happens and how we are helping to train the next generation of leaders, parents, spouses, and workers of all types. So, the blessing to the school is to provide children an educational "hot house" for their growth and development so they will be ready and able to impact their communities for Christ.
There is another blessing that we may not be as conscious of; that is the blessing to the donor. When that happens the donor is being obedient in being a good steward of the wealth they manage. Further, the donor becomes linked to the work of the school in a way that gives them a "Kingdom connection" and participation in a work larger than the individual.
As we encourage this kind of two-way (bilateral) blessing, let us pause and give thanks to the Lord that He allows us to be part of work that allows to help people link their faith to their actions.
Come to think of it, isn't that a blessing to us as well?
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