THE STEWARDSHIP LEADER PODCAST
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Practical, biblical conversations for church leaders who want to make stewardship part of everyday discipleship—not an afterthought or a fundraising moment.
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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What Programs Should You Offer Through Your Stewardship Ministry?
A strong stewardship ministry helps people understand biblical ownership, manage money wisely, and take their next step. This episode outlines the core elements to include: foundational teaching, practical financial classes, and one-on-one coaching or counseling.
Why Senior Pastors Must Teach Biblical Stewardship
Senior pastors carry a unique responsibility to help people grow into fruitful disciples. This episode explores why the church must stop avoiding money conversations and begin equipping people with biblical truth about stewardship, wealth, and generosity.
Should Your Church Have An Estate Planning Program?
Estate planning is one of the most important stewardship decisions people will make. This episode explores how churches can equip members with wills, trusts, and legacy-planning resources that serve families and support a long-term ministry vision.
Strategies for Greater Ministry Impact
What worked yesterday may not work tomorrow. This episode explores practical ways stewardship leaders can plan, communicate, innovate, and build supportive communities while helping people manage money, time, and every resource for God’s purposes.
Understanding and Equipping the Next Generation
Younger generations have unique perspectives, challenges, and opportunities. In this episode, a millennial guest helps stewardship leaders move beyond stereotypes and consider practical ways to engage, encourage, and equip the next generation.
Measuring the Impact of Your Ministry Programs
High attendance does not always mean a program is creating change. Leo Sabo and David Thompson share four ways to measure stewardship ministry impact and use what you learn to improve programs, serve people well, and encourage lasting growth.
Answering the Call to Stewardship Ministry
Teaching about money in the church can feel intimidating. Paola Easton shares her journey into stewardship ministry and how Birmingham City Church grew into a more generous community—offering encouragement to leaders called to this vital work.
Recruiting Great Stewardship Volunteers
Strong stewardship ministry is never a one-person job. Chris Goulard and Leo Sabo share essential considerations for recruiting and equipping volunteers who can help your church teach biblical stewardship and care for people well.
Generosity or Stewardship? Which Should You Focus on First?
Generosity is everywhere, but giving alone is not the goal. This episode helps church leaders consider how stewardship and generosity work together, why motivation matters, and how biblical discipleship can lead to lasting, joyful giving.
Partnering with Other Ministries for Maximum Effectiveness
No single ministry can reach every person in a church alone. Dave Briggs and Leo Sabo discuss how intentional partnerships across ministry teams can help more people hear, engage with, and respond to biblical financial stewardship.
The Methodical Approach to Building A Stewardship Ministry
Whether you are launching a new stewardship ministry or leading an existing one, long-term impact takes patience and strategy. Dave Briggs shares how he built a ministry at Central Christian Church designed to help people grow in biblical stewardship.
Building A Comprehensive Stewardship Ministry
Starting a stewardship ministry can feel daunting, especially when you are new to the work. Steve Carter shares lessons from launching a ministry at Southeast Christian Church, including building a roadmap, creating clarity, developing a team, and partnering across the church.
From Stingy to Generous to Discipling Others In Generosity
Blair Graham shares how The Summit Church developed its stewardship ministry and helped people use finances to grow closer to Jesus. Learn practical lessons on ministry strategy, leadership, online giving communication, and discipling others in generosity.
Why Your Church Needs A Stewardship Ministry
Many Christians are learning about money from the world instead of God’s Word. This episode explains why churches need intentional stewardship ministry and how stewardship leaders can help senior pastors embrace its value and impact.
The Fundamentals of Stewardship Ministry
Chris Goulard shares lessons from building Saddleback Church’s stewardship ministry. Explore how clear vision, volunteer leadership, ministry partnerships, and a discipleship-first approach can create a lasting culture of generosity and good stewardship.
The Evolution of Gateway's Stewardship Ministry
As Gateway Church expanded beyond ten campuses, its stewardship ministry had to evolve. David Thompson shares how adaptable models, empowered volunteers, and a consistent biblical vision helped keep stewardship centered on a relationship with God.
A New Season For CSN
In the first episode of Stewardship Leader, CSN President Leo Sabo and Pastor George Thompson look back at CSN’s journey and ahead to its future. Learn about the network’s renewed vision and resources for church stewardship leaders.