A lot of church leaders spend time teaching financial stewardship—encouraging people to manage their money wisely, stick to a budget, and give regularly. And that’s important! But stewardship is only part of the story. If we want to help people truly grow as disciples, we’ve got to go beyond good money management and lean into something deeper: a lifestyle of generosity.

In today’s world, where trust is seldom found, cultivating a culture of transparency is more important than ever to the mission of the church. Transparency is not just modern phraseology but a biblical principle that aligns with our responsibilities as stewards of God’s work

Church leaders talk about financial matters all the time, and it is not uncommon for these conversations to be focused primarily on the progress toward your giving goals. For an effective financial stewardship strategy that starts at the top, expand your financial discussions to include the topics that affect your givers.

Building a generous church is hard. It may even feel impossible at times. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In just a few short weeks, the CSN Team is heading to Augusta, Georgia to attend Give Conference!

What does it take to build a culture of good stewardship and generosity in your church? You may think that because every church is unique in its own way that the approach would be different for every church, and you’re partially correct. However, there are two key roles [and responsibilities] that must be present for a church to succeed in this endeavor. And succeed it must, because a lot is depending on it.