Generosity is a core principle of Christianity, and yet it seems to be one of the most difficult areas for believers to understand and regularly engage in. Just about every week, churches all over the world have some kind of giving or offering moment to encourage giving, and still, what we know is that a significant, perhaps as much as 50% of churchgoers, give very little, if anything at all. In this episode, we’re talking with Rodney Ross from Life Church to discuss ways to invite people to take their next step in generosity and trust God in their finances through the offering moment and beyo ..read more

Pastors are responsible for teaching God's word to their congregation every week. It's an important task and, at times, challenging, especially when the topic is on money and giving. It is no wonder most pastors avoid teaching on the subject. In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we're talking with David Ashcraft, the founding pastor of LCBC Church (Lives Changed by Christ) in Manheim, PA, about his perspective on stewardship and generosity to learn how he taught his congregation for nearly 32 years how to be good stewards and faithful givers ..read more

Whether a pastor should know the giving of his congregation is a hotly debated topic. Though most do not want to know what people give individually, knowing some metrics is vital for at least two crucial reasons. In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we’re discussing the why, the who, and the what of giving data and why it matters to your church ministry. Joining us is Ken Schafer, Stewardship Minister at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, TN, and campaign and generosity consultant with Generis ..read more

Legacy is what we leave behind to our kids. It may include material possessions or a financial inheritance, but of greater worth are the values and lessons we pass on to them. When it comes to money, kids need guidance and wisdom, something every parent wants to provide but feels inadequate to teach their kids. In this episode, we’re talking with Matt Bell, the author of Trusted: Preparing Your Kids for a Lifetime of God-Honoring Money Management, to learn the why, what, and how of teaching our kids godly financial principles. Matt’s website - https://mattaboutmoney.com/Matt’s book - Trusted ..read more

In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we have another leader in the stewardship spotlight. We’re talking with Rodney Ross from Life Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Rodney is the Central Team Leader of Giving and Generosity and oversees the stewardship and generosity ministry at Life Church. His start in the ministry and the role he’s currently serving started with an act of tithing. While on the church website giving his tithe, he became aware of an opportunity to serve at his church. Now, many years later, Rodney says he is in his dream job, serving his church in the area of his passion a ..read more

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As we continue building out this exploration, we would love to hear from churches that have made intentional changes or put a deeper focus on their stewardship strategy and what the outcome was. Call to Action: Access to the Stewardship Survey and Resource Page Please send your success stories or additional questions to: info@christianstewardshipnetwork.com  Vision2 is a giving solution that facilitates generosity and supports stewardship efforts.  CSN helps churches to not only understand how generosity and stewardship intersect but also provide resources for growing stewardship as ..read more

Jesus’ commandment to his disciples in Matthew 28:19-20, what we know as the Great Commission, was to share the gospel and make disciples. These instructions were not just for the 12 that Jesus chose but for all disciples past, present, and future, and central to our roles as disciples is faithful stewardship. In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we’ll look at one of the most compelling sections of Scripture that reveal God’s plan and purpose for us as disciples and faithful stewards ..read more

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In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we have another leader in the stewardship spotlight. We’re talking with Vinnie Hu, the Director of Financial Health and Stewardship at Hoboken Grace Community Church in Hoboken, NJ. Vinnie’s stewardship journey and his calling into the ministry is a story of surrender and of putting God first. As Vinnie says it, “throughout my life, whenever God has called me to do something, it’s not because he wants something from me, it's because he wants something for me, and usually, that prize is God himself ..read more