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Ken was a successful engineer living the American dream until he lost it all and found himself working as a church custodian scrubbing toilets. But only then did Ken begin to learn God's heart for serving people, a realization that led him to serve as the Vice President of the National Christian Foundation of Kentucky. Join Dan in this episode to learn Ken's journey to generosity and how the National Christian Foundation can support you in your giving.
Episode Highlights
0:24 Name-That-70s-Hit with Dan and Ken… Introducing Ken Thompson from National Christian Foundation of Kentucky
1:43 Ken's life before age 28, studying to be an engineer and chasing the American dream
3:02 How losing everything taught Ken what mattered most
4:14 The two unexpected jobs Ken found after asking, "What can an engineer do for the Lord?"
6:03 How Ken's team and the River Foundation partner to match people to opportunities for generosity (funding a Christian school in Poland, for example)
7:35 How National Christian Foundation wants to support you in your giving needs
10:43 Plain and simple: what to do if you own appreciated stock and are interested in giving
11:00 Ken's challenge for us for becoming more intentional in our giving
Episode Resources Contact Ken Thompson
Phone: 859-684-5808)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ncfgiving.com
By The River FoundationKen was a successful engineer living the American dream until he lost it all and found himself working as a church custodian scrubbing toilets. But only then did Ken begin to learn God's heart for serving people, a realization that led him to serve as the Vice President of the National Christian Foundation of Kentucky. Join Dan in this episode to learn Ken's journey to generosity and how the National Christian Foundation can support you in your giving.
Episode Highlights
0:24 Name-That-70s-Hit with Dan and Ken… Introducing Ken Thompson from National Christian Foundation of Kentucky
1:43 Ken's life before age 28, studying to be an engineer and chasing the American dream
3:02 How losing everything taught Ken what mattered most
4:14 The two unexpected jobs Ken found after asking, "What can an engineer do for the Lord?"
6:03 How Ken's team and the River Foundation partner to match people to opportunities for generosity (funding a Christian school in Poland, for example)
7:35 How National Christian Foundation wants to support you in your giving needs
10:43 Plain and simple: what to do if you own appreciated stock and are interested in giving
11:00 Ken's challenge for us for becoming more intentional in our giving
Episode Resources Contact Ken Thompson
Phone: 859-684-5808)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ncfgiving.com