Discipling wealthy Christians is not about pursuing a gift. It is about building trust, nurturing spiritual growth, and helping people steward every resource in response to Jesus.

Wait a minute. Batman and Robin. Peanut butter and jelly. Peanut butter and chocolate if you’re feeling adventurous. But Batman and peanut butter? That just doesn’t fit.

Some things belong together. Others… not so much.

As a stewardship pastor, the same is true for partnerships. Who you align with matters—a lot. You need strategic partners to build a healthy community of disciples who grasp and live out biblical stewardship and generosity

A generous church is built through discipleship, not pressure or one-time giving campaigns. Discover practical ways to help generosity become part of your church’s culture

A free will may be a helpful starting point, but it is not always the right estate-planning solution. Here is what church leaders should consider before making a recommendation.

One stewardship message does not always connect the same way with every person. Learn how to teach biblical principles with examples and next steps that meet people where they are.

A giving moment can be more than an announcement. Learn five practical ways to make it pastoral, clear, and rooted in biblical generosity.

Money conversations can bring skepticism, shame, and tension. Learn how church leaders can teach biblical stewardship with clarity, compassion, and trust.

A clear stewardship ministry vision helps your church see money and generosity as discipleship, not fundraising. Learn how to define, communicate, and put that vision into practice.

At the Christian Stewardship Network (CSN), we see stewardship as more than managing money—it’s a vital part of discipleship. Small, intentional steps toward generosity and connection can spark real life change. That’s why we’re committed to finding simple, effective tools that make it easier for people—especially those who are new or unsure—to get involved.

In the latter half of 2024 and into early 2025, my church has seen a decline in giving—and perhaps your church has experienced a similar trend. As ministers focused on stewardship, generosity, and church finance, is it possible to steer things in a more positive direction?

MortarStone recently released its 2024 Annual Report, which is based on real data from 537 churches. The report highlights contributions from 941,790 unique giving households that collectively made 43.1 million gifts, totaling $13.7 billion. A closer look at this data reveals interesting trends that can be impacted by ministry.

People grow in generosity one step at a time. Discover practical ways to help first-time, consistent, and high-capacity givers grow in faith and joyful participation.

Many church leaders overlook the true impact of stewardship on their ministries, often limiting it to conversations about finances. That was certainly the case for Sam Gungaloo, a lead pastor of the Washington Conference of SDA near Seattle. When invited to his first Stewardship Impact Workshop hosted by the Christian Stewardship Network (CSN), Sam wasn’t initially convinced.

Financial literacy is part of discipleship. Learn practical ways to equip your congregation with biblical wisdom for budgeting, debt, saving, generosity, and more.

Are you leading stewardship ministry in your church and looking for fresh ideas, encouragement, or connection? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to lead alone. That’s why the Stewardship Leader Collab Calls from Christian Stewardship Network exist: to equip you with insight, community, and practical strategies that help you build a culture of biblical generosity in your church.

Healthy church finances require more than spreadsheets. Learn how pastors and finance leaders can work together to align resources, trust, and ministry vision.

Different generations carry different financial realities. Learn how churches can use data, discipleship, and intergenerational stewardship to serve people wisely.

Financial transparency is more than publishing numbers. Learn practical ways churches can communicate with honesty, context, and accountability that strengthen trust.

Healthy giving culture requires more than financial updates. Learn three conversations that help members connect generosity, stewardship, and trust.

Like so many areas of life, the COVID-19 pandemic turned the investing world upside down. But not in the ways you might imagine. 

Giving data cannot measure faith, but it can reveal patterns worth understanding. Learn how to use it wisely as a ministry-health diagnostic tool.