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The Giving Crisis: An Interview with Andrew McNair

03.28.2023 - By Thom RainerPlay

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Andrew McNair is the host of the Rich Young Powerful podcast, a financial commentator, author of “The Giving Crisis”, 9-figure wealth manager, and philanthropist. You can reach him at https://richyoungpowerful.com.

1. Tell us how you got involved in doing what you are doing.

2. What are one or two important recommendations you make to pastors on talking about stewardship and generosity in the church?

3. What is a common misunderstanding about giving?

4. Tell us where you got the concept for SWAN Capital and what it means as we plan for retirement.

5. How can pastors better prepare for their own retirement?

 

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* “The New Book of Christian Martyrs” by Johnnie Moore and Jerry Pattengale

* Tyndale House Publishers

Andrew McNair

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“The Giving Crisis: Helping Average Givers Become Everyday Philanthropists” by Andrew McNair

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