Why Use the Word “Stewardship”?
As stewards, we are entrusted with the Gospel, which belongs to Jesus Christ.
As stewards, we are entrusted with the Gospel, which belongs to Jesus Christ.
Stewardship is never easy. It is a daily and weekly call to repentance.
Continually teaching and preaching about Gospel stewardship year after year transforms stewardship culture.
Our stewardship goes far beyond the offering plate.
God’s Word leads people to be faithful with what they have been given to show that the treasure of the Gospel is at work in and through them.
Successful stewardship is faithful stewardship. It is not about amount but about identity.
If you are noting a malaise in stewardship in your congregation, the best move is back to the catechism.
Stewardship wellness includes several dimensions, each bounded by our baptismal identity and spiritual health.
These are four pieces of budgeting wisdom that every congregational steward leader should consider.
Let’s break down the LCMS definition of “stewardship,” and consider its implications and applications.
As fallen stewards, there are several ways that we sabotage our own stewardship. Repentance is the only answer.
The stewardship hedgehog points always to the one thing needful for the steward and the neighbor alike: the Gospel of Jesus Christ.