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The Stewardship Leader Podcast
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Each episode explores the real stewardship questions churches are facing—from generosity and discipleship to financial wisdom, leadership, and ministry health.
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The Most Under-Discipled People in Your Church (And Why It Costs You)
Business owners and marketplace leaders are often seen as financial supporters rather than people who need intentional discipleship. Leo Sabo and Chad Everett explore how churches can equip them to steward their work, influence, and resources for Kingdom impact.
How to Launch a Stewardship and Generosity Ministry That Sticks
What does it take to build a stewardship and generosity ministry that lasts? Leo Sabo and Jeremy Williams discuss leadership alignment, stewardship champions, personal testimonies, early wins, and practical ways to create lasting momentum in your church.
How to Create A Transformative Financial Workshop in Your Church
How can churches create financial workshops that lead to lasting change? Leo Sabo and Dr. Shane Enete explore a practical decision-making process that helps congregants apply biblical wisdom to any financial situation—shaping not only financial literacy, but hearts and habits.
Improving Your Financial Coaching Ministry - Small Shifts that Create Large Results
How can a financial coaching ministry create stronger engagement and better outcomes? Leo Sabo and Courtney Markley share practical communication, onboarding, and language strategies that help volunteer coaches reduce no-shows and build meaningful momentum with participants.
The Generosity Pledge
How can churches give people a practical next step toward generosity? Leo Sabo talks with Pastor Brian Kluth about the Generosity Pledge Card, his decades of stewardship ministry, and simple tools that have helped thousands of churches inspire faith and encourage biblical giving.
Financial Coaching as a Discipleship Ministry
Financial discipleship needs more than information alone. Leo Sabo and financial coach Courtney Markley discuss how churches can use one-on-one financial coaching to help people navigate financial strain, grow as faithful stewards, and develop a biblical view of money and possessions.
Stewardship Spotlight: Greg Gless
Greg Gless, Generous Life Pastor at ResLife Church, shares his story of entering stewardship ministry and the impact of serving people through generosity discipleship. Discover encouragement for leaders building a ministry that helps people live generously in every area of life.
SIMPLE - Submitting to and Supporting the Mission of the Church
A strong financial discipleship ministry needs both a clear strategy and simple ways for people to respond. Leo Sabo talks with Taylor Brooks, founder and CEO of Simple, about using software and personal service to understand congregational generosity and support the mission of the church.
Building a Volunteer Leadership Team for Your Stewardship and Generosity Ministry
A lasting stewardship ministry needs more than one leader. Chris Goulard of Saddleback Church shares how to build a volunteer leadership team, including when to start, whom to recruit, essential roles, and the benefits and challenges of expanding your ministry’s leadership capacity.
The Evolution of Stewardship and Generosity Content
Financial discipleship takes more than a one-time lesson. Leo Sabo and Steve Carter of Southeast Christian Church discuss how stewardship and generosity content has changed, which resources are serving churches well, and where leaders may need to create content tailored to their people.
Stewardship Spotlight - Rodney Ross
Rodney Ross, Central Team Leader of Giving and Generosity at Life.Church, shares his journey from a simple act of tithing to leading a stewardship ministry. Learn how he equips staff and church members to grow in generosity and faithful stewardship.
Stewardship Spotlight - Jeff Ward
Jeff Ward, COO of Simple Donation, shares his passion for helping churches disciple people in biblical stewardship. Learn how the right technology and tools can meet people’s needs, encourage spiritual growth, and strengthen a church’s generosity ministry.
Inaugural Stewardship Survey 2022 - Findings and Recommendations
Post-pandemic changes in attendance, giving, and digital engagement have reshaped stewardship ministry. CSN and Vision 2 unpack their inaugural Stewardship Survey, offering recommendations for intentional strategy, financial discipleship, communication, giving data, leadership ownership, and digital-first ministry.
Stewardship Spotlight - Vinnie Hu
Vinnie Hu, Director of Financial Health and Stewardship at Hoboken Grace Community Church, shares how surrender and putting God first shaped his calling into ministry. His story encourages leaders and believers to see stewardship as a response to what God wants for us—not merely from us.
Stewardship Spotlight - Brenda Leisinger
Brenda Leisinger, Director of the Generous Life Ministry at Cuyahoga Valley Community Church, shares her unexpected path into stewardship and generosity leadership. Her story offers encouragement to leaders who want to faithfully serve, follow God’s direction, and help others grow in generosity.
Good Sense Coaches Training
Financial coaching requires trained volunteers and a clear system for serving people well. Leo Sabo talks with James Lenhoff of Good Sense Movement about its online Coaches Training program, which equips coaches to help clients move from financial bondage toward financial freedom.
Stewardship Spotlight - John Jones
John Jones, Director of Engagement and Generosity at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, shares his transition from two decades of executive-pastor leadership into stewardship ministry. His story offers encouragement and insight for church leaders growing a culture of biblical stewardship and generosity.
Stewardship Spotlight - Donna Nicholson Stief
Donna Nicholson Stief, Director of Stewardship at LCBC Church, shares her transition from the professional credit and collections industry into generosity ministry. Her story offers practical wisdom and encouragement for leaders helping people grow in biblical stewardship and generosity.
The CSN Membership Site is Here!
CSN’s membership site was created for church leaders and stewardship champions who want to equip people with biblical financial principles. Leo Sabo and Chris Goulard share why CSN built the community and how its content, resources, expertise, and connections can strengthen stewardship ministry.
Stewardship Spotlight - Ken Schafer
Ken Schafer, stewardship pastor at Brentwood Baptist Church, shares how his experiences in business, at Ramsey Solutions, and in pastoral ministry shaped his perspective on stewardship and generosity. His story offers encouragement for leaders and believers pursuing faithful financial discipleship.