Charity & Christian Doctrine: Video Series

There are a number of Christian non-profit careers, including pastors, musicians, counselors and jobs at homeless shelters or group homes. Learn about misconceptions of non-profit organizations with help from an associate pastor in this free video on Christian careers.

A cult refers to a social group that has practices and beliefs that are outside of the mainstream, so cult psychology is often associated with brainwashing and manipulation. Find out how cult leaders sometimes take advantage of people's desire to worship with help from an associate pastor in this free video on cult psychology.

When looking to make food donations, one place to start is at a local church, as churches often have their own local food bank or affiliation with a food bank. Discover ways to make food donations through churches with help from an associate pastor in this free video on food donations.

In order to donate furniture to a local Goodwill, a simple call can be used to set up arrangements for a pickup. Donate furniture to the Goodwill without all of the hassle with help from an associate pastor in this free video on furniture donations.

Non-profit organizations rely on the donations and care of people because these organizations can't do what they do at the same magnitude without financing. Learn about tax deductions that can come as a result of making donations to non-profit groups with help from an associate pastor in this free video on donations.

When students help others, it seems to really help the way that everyone involved values themselves, so it's important to help other people in areas that they struggle. Discover why students helping others can be so rewarding with help from an associate pastor in this free video on helping others.

The donations that charities receive are completely free of taxes, and the people who make the donations can make a tax deduction as a result of their giving. Read about IRS updates to charitable donations with help from an associate pastor in this free video on charitable donations.

The controversy regarding embryo stem cell research stems from the fact that embryos have to be destroyed in order for stem cells to be extracted. Learn about both sides of the embryo stem cell argument with help from an associate pastor in this free video on stem cell research.

When teaching Bible stories to children, it's important to break the stories down into ways that children can relate to and understand. Find out how to tell stories to children with help from an associate pastor in this free video on Bible stories.

A number of teaching aids can be used to teach the Bible, including maps, props and audio from CDs. Discover how to use crafts as a way to teach lessons from the Bible with help from an associate pastor in this free video on Bible study.

Activities at church are great ways to get children excited about learning from the Bible, and these activities are often presented in camps or conferences. Make fun activities to capture the understanding of children with help from an associate pastor in this free video on church activities.

When Christian youth ministers plan to give sermons on Easter, they can use the opportunity to teach about goodness and the resurrection of Jesus. Present the message of Easter in a way that kids can understand with help from an associate pastor in this free video on Christian youth sermons.

People donate many things to non-profit organizations, including cars, and sometimes these cars can be repaired and sold to help finance a non-profit organization. Talk to NPOs about donating cars with help from an associate pastor in this free video on automobile donations.

Fundraisers offer an almost limitless number of possibilities, and common ideas for fundraisers include bake sales, chili cook-offs and other food-related functions. Work with vendors to set up a cooking fundraiser with help from an associate pastor in this free video on fundraisers.

Children have a great ability to influence people to donate, and there are many creative ways to get children involved in the fund-raising process. Find out how to organize a car wash or hot dog stand with help from an associate pastor in this free video on fundraisers.

In Christian youth conferences, oftentimes the sermon is tied into the theme of the conference, and the speaker is provided an opportunity to drive home the message of the organization. Learn about skits or presentations used in Christian youth conference sermons with help from an associate pastor in this free video on Christian youth conference sermons.

Depending on the laws of the IRS, there are standard deductions up to a certain point for taxpayers that make charitable donations. Find out how tax deductions can serve as an incentive to give to charities with help from an associate pastor in this free video on charitable tax deductions.

When holding a fundraiser, the way to ask for donations is to make the vision clear so that people understand the reason that they should donate their money. Reiterate the values of a fundraiser with help from an associate pastor in this free video on fundraiser donations.

The process of building goodwill begins with performing an act of compassion, kindness or love, as these actions tend to be contagious. Discover how to set a good example for others with help from an associate pastor in this free video on goodwill.

There are a number of ways to collect donations, including the method that churches generally use, which is called the offertory. Find out how to set up donation routes through mail or the Internet with help from an associate pastor in this free video on donations.

The first step in holding a fundraiser is to cast a vision, because people who are sympathetic to the vision will be needed to help. Set a goal for a particular fundraiser with help from an associate pastor in this free video on fundraisers.

Youth retreats are great ways for children to learn practical and moral lessons, and some ideas for retreats include summer camps or winter retreats. Find out how to take care of release forms for youth retreats with help from an associate pastor in this free video on youth retreats.

A church bookstore is a unique way to make money for a church, as well as to supply Christian materials to others. Find out how to start a church bookstore by contacting various suppliers with help from an associate pastor in this free video on church bookstores.

Before starting a fundraiser, the organizer needs to establish a goal, whether it is for an event or for a particular branch of an organization. Discover how to choose a fundraiser based on the desired amount of money to be raised with help from an associate pastor in this free video on fundraisers.

Depending on the size of a congregation, there are a number of unique ways to raise funds. Learn about putting on a carnival with inflatable games, food vendors and other entertainment with help from an associate pastor in this free video on fundraisers.