Leverage Brochure

Brochure LEVERAGE

CONNECTING FAMILIES AND MULTIPLYING GENEROSITY

LEVERAGE

Using temporal wealth for eternal gain

By Russ Crosson and Kenneth Boa

The Leverage series introduces the transformative power of generosity and integrity. Guest speakers Ken Boa and Russ Crosson discuss the importance of effective giving, clarity in faith, and teaching difficult subjects. They explore the concept of leveraging currency for eternal gain, living a noble life, and defining true value. The series aims to help individuals impact others and leave a legacy of generosity, emphasizing the importance of modeling generosity to children and balancing giving in secret and letting one's light shine.

Produced by Blue Trust, Reflections Ministries, and LifeTogether

"God's word is clear, you can serve God or money but not both Ken Boa and Russ Crosson are two of the most qualified people I know who can speak to this issue with wisdom and experience ”

RON BLUE, FOUNDER OF KINGDOM ADVISORS

"Generosity is one of the four core values of the Batterson family , along with humility, gratitude and courage I'm grateful for Ken Boa and Russ Crosson writing this book that provides very practical ways of living and giving generously."

MARK BATTERSON, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CIRCLE MAKER, LEAD PASTOR OF NATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH

“Many aspire to be generous-when they're older, wealthier, or more established-but whatever our phase of life, generosity begins now in the way we sterward our time, talent and treasure As we grow in generosity, we will undoubtedly find that what is good for the world around us is also good for our soul. I'm grateful for the dynamic partnership between theologian Ken Boa and practitioner Russ Crosson-and their impactful new resource Leverage that will undoubtedly help us grow into greater generosity "

PETER GREER, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL; COAUTHOR OF MISSION DRIFT

Leverage Main Project Trailer

The Leverage series has revolutionized people's lives, fostering spiritual growth and promoting generosity It emphasizes open family discussions about financial plans and giving The series underscores the significance of investing in future generations and creating disciples It provides guidelines for giving, addresses family needs, and encourages increased generosity without jeopardizing financial security It also explores the balance between discreet giving and public generosity

Leverage Published Print Curriculum Sampler

Along with the video curriculum we produced with their team, we were able to produce a color, 150 page, print curriculum to go alongside the video series Our team of writers and designers developed this beautiful piece of art that really ties in the entire series and gives the group a resource that is personal and moving The curriculum alligned with the capital campaign in some very unique and dynamic ways

Townhall Experience Session Sampler - 2 Minutes

The curriculum we produced was in the Town Hall production format. This included over 50 people joining for an extremely interactive, unplugged, & dynamic “conversation” about Leverage. This very unique and breakthrough format from Lifetogether is the most popoular format by far. The fact that you get a broad group of people from every ethnicity, age, and lifestage helps to bring the message to life People were able to engaging and interact in a live discussion around the topic

Published Family Generosity Stories

We currently have over a dozen unique family generosity stories from either a family of wealth, an industry, expert, or a high capacity family/wealth advisor. Here is one example from Reed Crosson a long time Blue Trust advisor leading the sports and entertainment division. Reeds story includes his journey from growing up in Atlanta

Leverage For Financial Advisors And Providers

The session welcomes financial advisors and Christians in financial firms, introducing a new tool based on a book by Ken Boa and Russ Crosson This tool aims to cultivate discipleship and bring people together Participants share their experiences in the financial advisory profession, particularly at Blue Trust, and discuss the book's purpose and impact The role of advisors in promoting generosity is explored, emphasizing the importance of media support and personal experience of generosity

Leverage For Pastors And Church Leaders

A resource designed to help pastors and wealthy families enhance their spiritual growth The book combines theological insights with practical strategies for giving, aiming to transform churches and families. It encourages viewing life as an act of worship and stewardship, impacting relationships, influence, and leadership. Pastors are urged to embrace generosity and stewardship, crucial for the church and the ongoing wealth transfer.

Leverage, Small Group, Host and advisor training

Brett Eastman, the former Small Group, champion and producer of Rick Warren‘s 40 days of purpose, curriculum and campaign will provide a week by week leadership training to help you launch and lead a successful leverage small group with your friends, family and coworkers Our team will equip you with a full appendix of resources, weekly video training sessions, and entire master class on how to host a successful Small Group in your home, church, workplace, classroom, or even an online webinar Each week will be joined by Leverage authors, Russ Crosson and Ken Boa to cohost these training sessions. Whether you are a brand new Host or long-term Small Group veteran you’ll find these video sessions helpful to both starting and sustaining a Leverage Small Group.

Crawford's Story

Personal experiences and lessons learned about the power of giving Influenced by their parents' generosity, they learned the importance of helping others, even in times of financial hardship They discuss their own practice of giving during college and link it to worship and faith The speaker uses a theological illustration to emphasize the significance of giving and the importance of trusting God as the ultimate provider.

Tips of the Week

A theological resource with practical applications is presented to aid pastors in inspiring their congregations The assessment of successful stewardship practices underscores the significance of teaching, equipping, and celebrating congregants' response. Pastors frequently face challenges in locating and accessing suitable resources for their congregations. Lastly, Leverage is introduced as a beneficial tool for pastors in their ministry.

Medley of Stories

Embarking on a personal journey toward a life of service can lead to positive transformations The discussion delves into the concept of tithing and living generously, highlighting their impact on faith and relationships Additionally, the importance of utilizing resources prudently and inspiring others positively is examined