"I think most Christian donors today are very busy and would love a 'one stop shop' to give through," says Eric Swartz. "That's what I look at NCF as – a one stop shop – and that, to me, is worth a lot. If you're looking for a way to make things easy in a complex world, then NCF certainly fits that bill."

For many years, NCF has been an important support to Eric in his stewardship. He appreciates the way NCF saves him time and helps him avoid mistakes by performing "due diligence" on ministries he is considering supporting. "They provide accountability that's very valuable to me," he explains.

Eric has a passion for international outreach, especially in countries where people don't often hear the gospel. "Jesus commands us to go out a make disciples," he says, "so I feel called to give to evangelism ministries."

A successful business keeps Eric from visiting many of the ministries he gives to, but recently he accepted an offer to attend a rally for high school youth. "There were 900 to 1,000 kids there," he relates," and about 100 became Christians, which was great. That makes me more excited about giving, when I can see the fruit my gifts are producing."

Eric says that since he has been a Christian, he has noticed that the more he gives, the more blessed he is. "Jesus said, 'Freely you have received, freely give.' The more seed you spread, the more good fruit you'll produce, and that's what we're called to do."