Example of Full Impact Framework

Now we have an opportunity to put what we have learned so far together to create an impact framework. An impact framework is a powerful tool that we will use in future courses in the topic of Impact.

Here are a few examples of impact frameworks using the examples we’ve been talking about.

Impact #1 – Gospel movement leaders develop a healthy theology of generosity.

What we mean: Gospel movement leaders are joyful participants in biblical generosity, as evidenced by their biblical heart-posture toward money, the stewardship of their local resources toward Kingdom advancement, and a decrease in foreign dependency over time.

Quantitative Indicators of Impact	Qualitative Indicators of Impact
Know Identify finances/resources as a critical component of generosity Know what the Bible says about money (cite and explain core teaching passages) Recognize that money has a divine purpose (God owns everything, we hear God, and we respond lovingly) Acknowledge that wealth is not neutral; it is alive with spiritual power Distinguish between generosity and fundraising Comprehension of abundance vs. scarcity mentalities (God provides enough) Confidence that money and resources are available and deployable locally, not just from the West Do Gospel movement leaders joyfully steward their resources toward Kingdom advancement Gospel movement leaders facilitate safe environments for discipleship around generosity Gospel movement leaders avoid the ostentatious displays of wealth that reflect the spirit of Mammon and the Prosperity Gospel Feel Increased joy and eagerness in giving Decreased sense of duty/obligation in giving	Believe Money (mammon) is a spiritual matter I am a steward of what God has entrusted to me Understand that all things are from God and ultimately for His glory Kingdom vs. cultural understanding of money Become Gospel movement leaders are discerning in their use of money Love Allocating money for kingdom purposes Feel God’s pleasure in how they live

Quantitative Indicators of Impact

Qualitative Indicators of Impact

Know Identify finances/resources as a critical component of generosity Know what the Bible says about money (cite and explain core teaching passages) Recognize that money has a divine purpose (God owns everything, we hear God, and we respond lovingly) Acknowledge that wealth is not neutral; it is alive with spiritual power Distinguish between generosity and fundraising Comprehension of abundance vs. scarcity mentalities (God provides enough) Confidence that money and resources are available and deployable locally, not just from the West Do Gospel movement leaders joyfully steward their resources toward Kingdom advancement Gospel movement leaders facilitate safe environments for discipleship around generosity Gospel movement leaders avoid the ostentatious displays of wealth that reflect the spirit of Mammon and the Prosperity Gospel Feel Increased joy and eagerness in giving Decreased sense of duty/obligation in giving

Believe Money (mammon) is a spiritual matter I am a steward of what God has entrusted to me Understand that all things are from God and ultimately for His glory Kingdom vs. cultural understanding of money Become Gospel movement leaders are discerning in their use of money Love Allocating money for kingdom purposes Feel God’s pleasure in how they live

Impact #2 – Gospel movement leaders incorporate generosity as a core component of discipleship in their training and equipping strategies.

What we mean: Generosity material is disseminated, in some form, beyond the movement leaders to those they influence. This could occur through a number of expressions– from utilization of the DBS materials to versioning of the Stations material for contextualized implementation. Regardless of form, the message is being multiplied across the movement.

Quantitative Indicators of Impact	Qualitative Indicators of Impact
Know   Recognize generosity as a discipleship issue Discern the link between money and the heart Generosity is a key component of leadership Do Gospel movement leaders disseminate the message of generosity Leaders conduct their own Stations of Generosity workshops Leaders utilize the DBS materials to disciple their networks in generosity Feel Increased sense of importance Ownership and responsibility to spread the message of generosity	Believe Generosity is for all believers I can impact the inclination of my heart through the allocation of my resources Resourcing God’s work is the privilege of all believers Become Generous disciples making generous disciples Become advocates for the truth that money is a necessary and important part of a biblical worldview for Christians. Love Revival of personal purpose Discipleship in generosity Grassroots participate in Kingdom growth Seeing disciples transformed in their financial perspective and practice

Quantitative Indicators of Impact

Qualitative Indicators of Impact

Know   Recognize generosity as a discipleship issue Discern the link between money and the heart Generosity is a key component of leadership Do Gospel movement leaders disseminate the message of generosity Leaders conduct their own Stations of Generosity workshops Leaders utilize the DBS materials to disciple their networks in generosity Feel Increased sense of importance Ownership and responsibility to spread the message of generosity

Believe Generosity is for all believers I can impact the inclination of my heart through the allocation of my resources Resourcing God’s work is the privilege of all believers Become Generous disciples making generous disciples Become advocates for the truth that money is a necessary and important part of a biblical worldview for Christians. Love Revival of personal purpose Discipleship in generosity Grassroots participate in Kingdom growth Seeing disciples transformed in their financial perspective and practice