By: Erik Ely, Generis
In 2014 CNN announced that there had been a breakthrough for the treatment of spinal cord injuries. This was done quite by accident but has been pursued vigorously and is ground breaking indeed. CLICK HERE to read the whole article.
One thing that stood out to me in this article is that the research is being partially funded by the Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation. You remember Christopher Reeves right? Superman back in the 80′s? Maybe some of you don’t, but he was paralyzed in a horse riding accident that left him as a quadriplegic.
What struck me was that he and his wife passed away a number of years ago but I hear they are still making a difference in the world long after their last breath. How excited do you think they would be if they were still around?
Let’s shift gears. As a pastor, how do you encourage people to leave a lasting impact long after they are gone? While research like this is needed, how much more would it be to impact people for eternity? As leaders, we have a responsibility to make sure we are equipped to equip others in all areas of generosity.
At Generis, we not only help churches in the areas of every day giving and campaign giving, but also in aspects such as Legacy Generosity. How cool would it be to read an article that a breakthrough in someone’s life was funded by someone who has long passed.
Don’t miss out on the chance to impact the future with a lasting legacy.
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