Stewardship 101
This handy four-page PDF outlines the basic concepts involved in stewardship that confront Christians and congregations in North America, including hyper consumerism, idolatry, discipleship and...
View ArticleChristian Stewardship: What God Expects of Us
Despite popular usage, “stewardship” means much more than simply giving time, talent, and treasure. Stewardship demands a way of life that encourages virtue and bears the fruit of solidarity among...
View ArticleJust Eating? Practicing Our Faith at the Table
:Just Eating? Practicing Our Faith at the Table" is a seven-session curriculum for congregations that call us to integrate the commitments and practices of our faith into the way we eat. The study uses...
View ArticleIt’s Not too Late to Rethink Stewardship!
Register now for Luther Seminary’s Rethinking Stewardship 2014 Conference, July 28-30, on the campus of Luther Seminary. The focus for this year’s event is year-round stewardship, and you’ll leave with...
View ArticleTable Grace for Environmental Stewards
From Cool Harvest, a program of Interfaith Power and Light, comes a handy downloadable PDF booklet entitled “Thanking God with Integrity: Volume II Table Grace in a World Struggling with Climate...
View ArticleWhy the Church is a Hotbed for Finance Education
Personal finance classes offered by churches are often well-attended by the congregation. Some of the things that make these classes successful can be helpful to people who don't attend church, too....
View ArticleBible Study: Abundance & Generosity
Give your congregation a thorough grounding on what the Bible says about generosity and abundance. This free, eight-page Bible study from the United Church of Christ highlights verses from the Old and...
View ArticleFeasting on Gratitude
Perfect for your fall campaign -- here's a six-week stewardship reflection series on the Lectionary Gospel lessons, beginning Oct. 5. Feasting on Gratitude invites readers to reflect and discuss...
View ArticleLesson: Stewardship in Paul’s Writings
Here is a complete Christian education lesson, including a video link. Paul is very focused on partnerships and how the stewardship of the values of the Rule of God are made concrete in relationships...
View ArticleSeminary Garden Feeds Body, Mind, & Spirit
Asbury Theological Seminary’s community garden is doing much more than feeding students. It’s become an important educational tool that includes a prayer garden, fire pit, preaching amphitheater, and...
View ArticleBook Review: ‘Transformational Groups’
Most people think small groups are a good idea; very few people seemed to be engaging in them well. That’s the general conclusion that Ed Stetzer and Eric Geiger have come to through their nation-wide...
View ArticleIntro to Stewardship for Children
Here’s a complete introduction to stewardship for children with lesson, talent card, commitment form, activities, and suggestions for parents. The curriculum is a free downloadable PDF from the...
View Article9 Study Sessions in Stewardship
Look no further for a good selection of materials to lead a class, workshop or Bible study on stewardship. From the Faith Aflame resources offered by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, these guides...
View ArticleLiving in Abundance Lesson Series
The connection between stewardship and church mission and faith discipleship is pretty clear, but many of God's people have simply never been taught. This three-lesson package, subtitled "Lessons in...
View ArticleClimate Change Curriculum for Churches
Climate change is a confusing topic, not to mention a terrifying one. It often feels more about problems than solutions, which makes it easy to push to the sidelines as “something scientists can deal...
View ArticleQuick Stewardship Ideas for Youth
Sometimes, when young people are gathered, there’s an opportunity to utilize the time to focus on the whole concept of stewardship. Here are a few ideas to play with, from the Anglican Church of...
View ArticleHost a Cool Climate Potluck in your Congregation
Here’s a wonderful toolkit from Interfaith Power and Light designed to help you start or continue a conversation about healthy food choices, environmental stewardship, and climate. The kit provides all...
View ArticleNew Creation Care Curriculum
Check out this wonderful creation care curriculum from Mennonite Creation Care Network. It’s a complete program with 13 units entitled “Every Creature Singing: Embracing the Good News for Planet...
View ArticleFeasting on Gratitude
Perfect for your fall campaign -- here's a six-week stewardship reflection series on the Lectionary Gospel lessons, beginning Oct. 5. Feasting on Gratitude invites readers to reflect and discuss...
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Lectionary Reflection for the Second Sunday in Lent, Year B March 1, 2015 If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save...
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