Talking about stewardship with the well-resourced folks in our congregations can be difficult. We may avoid the conversation, thinking that they know more about finances than we do. Or we may approach it with an agenda of increasing giving to the church. Podcast host James Lenhoff helps us avoid these two mistakes and have meaningful stewardship conversations with our members who have a surplus.
As a pastor, how do you disciple believers in stewardship? Christians need more than money management tips or exhortations to give; stewardship is all about honoring God with our finances and lives. Believers living on the edge financially need both Biblical principles and practical tools. Podcast host James Lenhoff helps pastors address both of these needs.
Fear of missing out. Fear of rejection, of not fitting in. Fear of not having enough. These and other worries drive much of our behavior, and often lead us to bad financial decisions. But perfect faith drives out fear. Learn a process for submitting our fears to the One who takes care of us.
Retirement brings change – lots of it. More time, less money. Often, it means rejoining two lives that have developed somewhat separate paths during the working years. New opportunities and new challenges. Starting retirement well requires an intentional transition period; continuing it well means balancing purpose and pleasure.
Most of us who haven’t reached retirement yet are looking forward to getting there. But how much have we thought about what retirement actually looks like? If all we’re thinking about is what we’re retiring from, we’re not ready to maximize what we’re retiring to.
We all want financial freedom. But the pursuit of it can actually enslave us to money; it all depends on how we define financial freedom. Podcast host James Lenhoff contrasts the world’s definition of financial freedom with the freedom found in Biblical stewardship and shows us how to pursue real freedom.
Quarterly stewardship reviews are important, and the mid-year review is a great time to evaluate and adjust as needed for the remainder of the year. But sometimes we find that year after year, we fall short of meeting our goals. Identifying repeat patterns can help us break the cycle. Podcast host James Lenhoff helps us look at the bigger picture.
When our lives aren’t working, we often hold back on making a needed change. Our major financial decisions – where to live, what career to pursue – are more than just financial – they’re emotional and they impact our entire families. Learn how to evaluate opportunities for change and get “unstuck”!
Quiet quitting – showing up, punching the clock (literally or figuratively), but not really providing much value. This practice has become common among disillusioned, often overworked, employees. But does it reflect the heart of God for our work? Learn how the Diligent Earner should respond.
Should Christians be concerned with financial success? And what exactly constitutes success, anyway? God-honoring stewardship neither opposes financial success nor assumes it as a birthright. Learn three key components of financial success to stay on track with God-honoring purpose.
“Money can’t buy happiness.” We’ve all heard it so many times that it’s become unquestioned truth. But is it really true? We’ve all experienced happiness after a longed-for purchase or experience. Learn the balance of what money can – and can’t – buy.
Do you underspend? It sounds like a virtue, spending less than we plan. But consistent underspending can reveal a tendency to depend on money for security and can hinder generosity. Discover if this may be an issue for you; and if it is, learn how to adjust.
