Articles to help you develop and lead your stewardship ministry, and stewardship tips you can pass on to your congregation.
Most of us increase our earnings level over the course of our careers; and yet, many of us still feel like we’re falling behind financially – like there’s never enough. But if we plan for increase, we can maximize the blessing we experience.
Money motivates us in different ways. Learning our money motivations can help us understand our financial decisions and habits, and can safeguard us against pitfalls. And for married couples, understanding each others’ money motivations can lead to deeper and more constructive discussions over finances.
We want to be good stewards of what God has provided. But how can we know if we’re on track? Learn some key indicators in this episode of The Faithful Steward podcast and see if you’re on the road to faithful stewardship.
Many believers struggle with debt. But is tightening the budget the complete answer? Debt is often a symptom of deeper spiritual issues that lead to overspending. Join us for this important podcast episode and learn how to view and address debt more holistically.
Scripture tells us that saving is wise. But between the cultural pull to spend, the easy availability of credit, and the many needs we have – saving can be really hard. The faithful steward overcomes these obstacles to prioritize short-term and long-term saving.
Giving. It’s not a comfortable topic, but a large part of the reason for that is how we frame the discussion. When we equate stewardship with giving, we miss out on much of what stewardship is all about. Learn how to encourage generosity through a holistic approach to stewardship.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
