Retiring Debt Wisely
Debt isn’t sin – but it is dangerous. Retiring consumer debt is an important step toward financial freedom, but it needs to be done wisely as part of an intentional stewardship strategy.
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Articles to help you develop and lead your stewardship ministry, and stewardship tips you can pass on to your congregation.
The Prudent Spender
It’s OK to spend. God gave us resources to use for His glory and our enjoyment. But He will also call us to account for how we’ve used those resources. Will we be able to answer?
The Diligent Earner
We have to earn to live. But is work more than just getting a paycheck? The Bible teaches that work has value in itself and describes how Christians should work. Join podcast host James Lenhoff for a look at earning.
Issues in Stewardship Coaching
Stewardship coaching isn’t always smooth sailing. A number of issues can arise to complicate the relationship and hinder results. Learn how to identify, forestall, and address some common problems.
The Cheerful Giver
Giving makes an impact. It affects the giver and the recipient. It reflects on the glory of God. But it all depends on the heart of the giver. God calls us to give cheerfully, not grudgingly.
Being a Faithful Steward
In this inaugural episode of The Faithful Steward podcast, host James Lenhoff introduces the topic of stewardship and encourages church leaders to engage in the stewardship conversation with their congregations.
Avoiding the Deceitfulness of Wealth
Wealth isn’t good or evil, but it is deceitful – always trying to pull us away from God. Learn how to recognize and avoid wealth’s traps.
Saving is Delayed Spending (FreedUp Podcast, Week 5)
Saving isn’t exciting. Especially when you can just buy something on credit. So what’s the point? Discover the spiritual and financial benefits of saving in this episode of the FreedUp podcast.
When Does Saving Become Hoarding?
Saving – it’s a good thing. But when does it cross the line into hoarding? Discover some guardrails that can help keep wise saving from becoming faithless hoarding.
Generosity Isn’t Really About Money (FreedUp, week 4)
Why do we struggle so much with generosity? Is it just about money, or is it about more than that? Learn about the heart and the impact of true generosity in this episode of the FreedUp podcast.
Faithful Stewardship and Financial Crisis
Financial crisis neither produces nor destroys good stewardship. Instead, it tests our stewardship practices and faithfulness. Learn how stewardship can help you prepare for and handle a financial downturn.
Spending to Get Free (FreedUp Podcast, Week 3)
How much to spend? Where to spend it? There’s a more important question – Is my spending making me more or less free? Discover ways to evaluate your spending against this key question.