The Spending Plan: Managing Trade-offs
A Spending Plan may not work for one or more reasons. Adjusting the Spending Plan to accomplish your goals is about managing trade-offs.
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Treasures in Heaven: Christians and Giving
Generous giving is a key part of Christian stewardship, but is often misunderstood. What should generous giving look like?
A Year of Faithful Stewardship
The new year is a great opportunity for a fresh start financially. If you’ve fallen short of financial goals in previous years, follow this plan to set a different course!
How to Create a Spending Plan
Creating and sticking to a Spending Plan seems daunting and restrictive. But, done right, a Spending Plan can guide us toward financial freedom. Discover the benefits of a Spending Plan and learn how to get started.
How Christians Should Work
How should a Christian view work? Is it a necessary evil, or part of God’s purpose? Learn a Biblical view of work and how to keep it in balance.
Identifying Coaching Clients
In addition to coaches, your stewardship coaching ministry needs one other key ingredient: clients! Learn how to identify clients who would benefit from stewardship coaching in your church.
Seasonal Spending: Stewardship and the Holidays
How will holiday spending affect your finances? Prepare yourself to spend intentionally – this year and next.
Spending Priorities & Non-negotiables
An effective Spending Plan is balanced – but it also reflects your key priorities. Learn how to identify priorities that inform your Spending Plan.
Training Good Sense Coaches
What makes a successful financial coach and an effective coaching program? James Lenhoff discusses the Good Sense Coaches Training program with Leo Sabo of Christian Stewardship Network.
How to Track and Categorize Spending
Tracking your spending are key skills in the pursuit of financial freedom. Learn how to track and categorize expenses to gain more control of your finances.
How to Disciple your Congregation in Stewardship
In this video, James Lenhoff discusses with Leo Sabo of Christian Stewardship Network the importance of creating a stewardship journey that the entire congregation can embark on.
A Biblical View of Spending
How we spend our money can guide our hearts toward materialism or toward God. Apply Biblical principles to be a Prudent Spender and grow in discipleship.