What is Gospel-Driven Stewardship?

Stewardship Leader Podcast

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Key Takeaways</p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stewardship is not primarily about money—it is about <strong>discipleship and worship</strong></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Financial behavior change without gospel transformation can lead to <strong>misaligned desires and priorities</strong></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Biblical stewardship must be <strong>rooted in a robust understanding of the gospel</strong>, not just practical tools</p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Money is a <strong>means of serving and worshiping God</strong>, not simply meeting personal needs</p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A gospel-centered approach to stewardship <strong>frees people from materialism and greed</strong></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">True generosity flows from understanding <strong>God’s generosity toward us (John 3:16)</strong></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Churches must move beyond <strong>events and programs</strong> to create a <strong>culture of stewardship</strong></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Practical tools (budgeting, debt reduction) are important but <strong>incomplete without spiritual formation</strong></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stewardship discipleship leads to:</p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">increased generosity</p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">reduced financial stress</p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">stronger marriages</p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">decreased selfishness</p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">greater joy and purpose</p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many churches focus primarily on financially struggling individuals, but fail to <strong>disciple those with greater capacity</strong></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Generosity is not something we do—it is <strong>an identity rooted in being like God</strong></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stewardship ministry must address both:</p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>present faithfulness</strong></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>future planning and investment</strong></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The goal is not just financial health, but <strong>life transformation and Kingdom impact</strong></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources</p><p class="" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>Connect with Life Institute</strong><br />Website: <a href="https://lifeinstitute.org" target="_blank"><strong>https://lifeinstitute.org</strong></a><br />Stewardology Podcast: <a href="https://stewardologypodcast.com" target="_blank"><strong>https://stewardologypodcast.com</strong></a><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-Steward-Biblical-Principles-Management/dp/163746326X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cuDX341poWpEznkm5eT_fqIThRID-6ao7we6HVsGndwDjxSZOEAC1U4Vmaxxlgyh0yg1NQvMqWD_Wevg1QIPxxa5mFPzhOxfLdyrDYEXyAS2oAmqS-8F3Zn6Sc2ZsTnFRr8x5ytzqUqaltxanOphs0sa9_BtCYMc2ZK52lgTacEeisZpwRgvs6ro4ZO13IOUeeQNtcfQVumVpqFe3djvBCtz_SkVEu169flhyn1olCM.OrL_K60cNWO3-nZIKQMeyPIltz4h_V4vSAEqNxwpy6s&amp;qid=1777927730&amp;sr=8-2" target="_blank">The Good Steward: Biblical Principles of Wealth Management</a></p><p class="" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn about the Christian Stewardship Network<a href="https://stewardologypodcast.com"> - https://www.chri</a><a href="https://www.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/">stianstewardshipnetwork.com/</a><br />Become a CSN member - <a href="https://membership.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/" target="_blank">https://membership.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/</a></p>

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