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Study, podcast reveal new ways to think about stewardship

Stewardship shifts us from grasping to giving, from claiming to sharing. That transformation is at the heart of what it means to follow Jesus.

Every time you choose to be generous—whether with your time, your money, your gifts, your presence—you are reflecting the very image of the God who made you.

The 7 Principles of Stewardship explores how clergy and laity shape both the culture and practice of generosity in our churches. Author A.J. Thomas designed the study for small groups, Sunday School classes, and congregation-wide readings.

Think about how many of our conflicts, whether in families, neighborhoods, or nations, boil down to a disagreement over what’s mine and what’s yours?

Stewardship moves us from grasping…to giving, writes A.J., the Foundation’s Director of Client Relations. That transformation is at the heart of what it means to follow Jesus. Click on the link below to access a downloadable version of the study.

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The Foundation’s Stewards & Stories podcast has launched a series to accompany The 7 Principles of Stewardship.

Revs. Annalee Allen and A.J. Thomas consider what it means to shift from a “mine” mindset to a stewardship mindset. Click below to listen.

Stewardship isn’t just about giving—it's about becoming.

In the Christian faith, one of the most powerful ways to break free from a life centered around mine is through the mindset and practice of stewardship.

Stewardship invites us to live with open hands rather than closed fists. It shifts us from grasping to giving, from claiming to sharing. And that shift, that transformation, is at the heart of what it means to follow Jesus.

Living generously is the path that pulls us out of ourselves. It disrupts our self-orientation and reorients us toward others. It creates room for joy, for connection, for growth.

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What to Expect

01Part One: Everything I Have Is a Gift from God
02Part Two: God Is Generous, and I Am Made in God's Image
03Part Three: Living Generously Is the Redemptive Corrective to Living Selfishly
04Part Four: Money Is Spiritual
05Part Five: Giving to God Brings Me Closer to God
06Part Six: The Best Way to Give to God Is Through My Local Church
07Part Seven: My Church Is Transforming Lives with God’s Love Every Day

About the Foundation

The Foundation’s presentation of The 7 Principles of Stewardship reflects a commitment to adaptive leadership in a season of change. It also flows from a strategic vision informed by the needs and aspirations of those we serve.

Small group listening sessions with 100+ clergy and lay persons revealed deep appreciation for the Foundation’s ministry offerings. Constituents also identified areas where more focus is needed, notably leadership training for laity and professional development for clergy in the middle and later stages of their careers.

Thank you for engaging with the Foundation through your participation in The 7 Principles of Stewardship. It is a blessing to count you as a partner in our mission to build the Church for generations to come. May God bless your journey.

Creating a culture of generosity in our churches

Giving is not just a financial transaction. It’s a spiritual act that fuels ministry and discipleship.

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