Stewardship

Churches can't exist without tithes and offerings. This resource explores how to help church members become good and faithful stewards. Ray Linder, CEO of Goodstewardship.com, discusses how you can help people be responsible with God-given resources. Other articles debunk myths about asking members to give, provide caution about the perils of money, and show how to develop a stewardship plan in your church. This resource also includes a retreat plan to help you build an overnight or weekend retreat on the topic of stewardship. This 20-page resource offers biblical reflection, wisdom from experienced pastors, assessments, devotionals, case studies, and practical tips on how to address stewardship in your church or ministry. Table of Contents: The Perils of Money (free sample) The Bible wisely warns about the ways money can hurt us. Jim Nicodem Definining Biblical Giving What the examples of Old and New Testament leaders show us about giving. Fred Smith Good and Faithful How to help church members handle money wisely. Interview with Ray Linder Growing Generous Givers Cultivate an unselfish church. Jay Pankratz Myths about Giving What people really think when you ask for money. Jay Pankratz The Four Faces of Stewardship Our responsibility goes beyond money. Fred Smith Spending People Wisely How not to deplete your most valuable resource. David and Becky Waugh The John Wesley View of Money Powerful principles for Christians. Charles Edward White The Grace of Giving To spiritually mature, we must learn to give both our money and ourselves to God. R. Kent Hughes How to Build Your All-Volunteer Army Develop happy, willing workers. Ken Horton with Al Sibello A More Generous Church Ten ways to inspire generosity. Brian Kluth Stewardship in a Small Church Ten ways to inspire generosity. Julia Kuhn Wallace The Budget Games How to decide what we spend. Eric Reed Sample Retreat How to use this theme of Stewardship at a weekend retreat.