Generosity or Stewardship? Which should you focus on first?

Have you noticed an increased focus on generosity lately? We’re seeing generosity being inspired through social media and online giving platforms like never before. It seems that generosity is in vogue, and we couldn’t be more pleased. But, there may be cause for concern if the only thing we talk about is giving.

THINGS YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE

  • “In the church world, the 80/20 rule applies to generosity…20% of the people provide a majority of the funds needed to keep the church alive.”

  • "What’s my motivation? Am I more concerned about my physical needs or their spiritual health?”

  • “As more resources and more organizations offer churches a service for increasing giving, it’s easy to just focus on the money.”

  • “Those of us who have experience with giving know it’s not about the math. God’s math is different than our math.”

  • “Most people have a deep desire to please God by tithing and giving consistently, but they simply could not see a way they could do it.”

 

THINGS YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

  • The two questions a church leader teaching on generosity should ask.

  • Our motivation for teaching on generosity will determine our approach.

  • A balanced approach to discipleship includes stewardship and generosity.

 

Resources


CSN Stewardship Impact Workshop
CSN Annual Forum - March 2020

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