Giving isn’t only about money; it is only a part of a much bigger picture and purpose. If we want to create a deeper and lasting impact on the people that we’re helping, then we need to put not just our money but more importantly, our effort and action into the cause. Giving goes beyond writing a check because, beneath the motivation, genuine help comes from involving oneself in the mission and actually doing what needs to be done.

In our concluding episode with David Burton, we focus our attention on strengthening commitment to the mission through exposure and action. He maintains that for money to make a sustainable impact not only to the receiver but more so for the giver, it must bring with it continuous involvement of the giver to the cause and to the people that you help and also, constant engagement with mission workers. Listen now and learn why just writing a check to a charity often doesn’t offer the same commitment, joy, and fulfillment that involvement and action give to the giver.

Key Points From This Episode:

• David shares a story to emphasize the importance of exposure to strengthen commitment to missions.
• David’s advice on how to combat consumerism that prevails in our society today.
• Why writing a check or donating money to a charitable organization should be combined with action and actual immersion in the mission field.
• What does taking action and being exposed to mission programs and media do to your soul and well-being?
• How do David and his family use their time, talents, and treasure to promote God's kingdom?
• What's something that many people in the nonprofit world should be aware of when asking for support?
• The framework and criteria that David uses when deciding where or who to give support
• David answers our lightning round questions.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Click to Find out more about our upcoming event: "Crafting Your Kingdom Investing Thesis"

Amachi Program

Gospel Patrons John Rinehart

National Christian Foundation

Journey of Generosity (JoG)

The Finishing Fund

The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn

Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn

Burton Property

About David Burton

David is the owner of Burton Properties LLC for 28 years along with being a partner in several other LLCs in the Kentucky area. Born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, he received his degree from Virginia Tech. David is a business owner and a real estate investor with a heart for ministry, with one foot in the ministry world and the other in the business world. Aside from Burton Properties, he owns restaurants and a few other business ventures.

David is married to Mary Beth for 38 years and together they have three children and four grandchildren.