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STEWARDSHIP SANDBOX

The Stewardship Sandbox is a dynamic resource designed to help pastors and church leaders navigate the vast landscape of stewardship curricula. It provides a side-by-side comparison of various programs, outlining their key focus areas, target audiences, and teaching formats. Whether a church is looking for a curriculum focused on financial freedom, biblical generosity, or holistic stewardship, this tool makes it easy to find the right fit. By offering a clear and structured way to evaluate available resources, the Stewardship Sandbox empowers leaders to make informed decisions that best serve their congregation’s discipleship journey.

Benefits:

• Saves time by streamlining the search for the right stewardship curriculum.

• Equips pastors with a side-by-side comparison of multiple options.

• Ensures the chosen curriculum aligns with the specific needs and culture of the congregation.

• Empowers church leaders to foster deeper financial discipleship and generosity.

Surplus · Net worth in the millions.

GroupTool#Churches UseYr. Est.Target Aud.Lesson Plan
Generous Giving Journey of Generosity (JOG)
Summary
A one- to two-day small group experience to explore biblical generosity without any risk of being asked for money.
 4,000 2000
Retirees
Families
 Lesson plan
Compass Charting Your Legacy
Summary
Six-lesson small group study for those with financial margin; helps participants finish well from God’s perspective.
 50 1986
Families
Retirees
Generous Life Kingdom Builders
Summary
Community and resources for higher-capacity givers: series, JOG, book studies, legacy, and more.
 20 2024
Families
Retirees
God and Money God and Money Book Study
Summary
Ten chapter book well-suited for discussion groups, especially business-oriented or higher-capacity believers.
 20 2016
Families
Young Adults
Stewardship Library Estate Planning Tools
Summary
Resources contrasting biblical vs. secular worldviews, advisor selection, planning processes, tools, and case summaries.
 - 2010
Retirees
Families

Solid · Middle to upper-middle class; no debt.

GroupTool#Churches UseYr. Est.Target Aud.Lesson Plan
RBI God Owns It All
Summary
Six-week study integrating biblical stewardship with practical tools; usable in groups, sermon series, or individual study.
 5002016
Families
Young Adult
RBI Simplify Money Conversation
Summary
Framework for clear, values-aligned financial conversations across personal and ministry contexts; biblically grounded.
 2502018
Young Adult
Families
Compass Navigating your finances God's way
Summary
Six-chapter, video-driven study to improve life and finances by applying biblical money principles.
 1002021
Families
Retirees
RBI Financial Hope
Summary
Bible study on trusting God, wise decisions, and financial health—hope grounded in Christ rather than circumstances.
 752019
Young Adult
Families
Generous Life Roadmap to Retirement
Summary
Four-lesson workshop: practical planning + biblical calling in retirement; Social Security & Medicare overview.
 202024
Families
Retirees
 Lesson plan
FaithFi FaithFi Studies
Summary
Scripture-first studies on money and heart—aimed at spiritual foundations rather than step-by-step how-to.
 -2024
Families
Retirees
FPM Estate Plan Presentation
Summary
90-minute presentation by a nonprofit partnership guiding families to biblically sound estate plans.
 -1982
Retirees
Families
Stewardship Library The Steward's Way
Summary
Three-year discipleship roadmap to help congregations go deep and grow strong in biblical stewardship.
 -2013
Families
Retirees
 Lesson plan
Stewardship Library The Better Way Giving Series
Summary
Six-part series on New Testament giving characteristics—forming a joyful, biblical basis for giving.
 -2013
Families
Retirees
 Lesson plan
Stewardship Library Stewardship Minutes Videos
Summary
One-minute videos and brief texts highlighting stewardship themes—use in worship, promotion, or web.
 -2009
Families
Retirees

Stable · Middle to upper-middle class; likely in debt, can get healthier.

GroupTool#Churches UseYr. Est.Target Aud.Lesson Plan
FPU Financial Peace University
Summary
Biblically based class helping millions beat debt, build wealth, and give generously.
 50,0001994
Families
Young Adults
 Lesson plan
Devotionals Generosity Bible Devotionals
Summary
40/30-day devotionals used by 3,000+ churches; scripture, videos, and group discussion—often increases giving.
 3,0002007
Families
Retirees
 Lesson plan
Crown Crown Budget Coaching
Summary
Certified coaches help families build a spending plan and debt-elimination strategy toward financial freedom.
 1,0002021
Families
Retirees
Faith & Finances Book Faith and Finances
Summary
Modern, holistic Christian money book covering personal finance, biblical wealth, investing, and generosity.
 3002019
Families
Young Adults
Compass Building your Finances God's way
Summary
Church study to learn, apply, and multiply what God’s Word says about money.
 2002023
Families
Retirees
FreedUp FreedUp
Summary
App-based stewardship journeys with assessment-driven pathways; comprehensive and Bible-centered.
 1002021
Families
Young Adults
 Lesson plan
SeedTime True Financial Freedom
Summary
Six-session, grace-filled course integrating biblical wisdom with modern money skills; turnkey for churches.
 672021
Families
Young Adults
 Lesson plan
Generous Life Kingdom Finances
Summary
Four-lesson journey into identity, freedom from bondage, biblical giving, and faith in finances.
 202024
Families
Young Adults
Faith & Finances Course Building Faith and Finances
Summary
Turn-key 4–6 week church-wide course pairing with the book; deep scriptural approach for congregational growth.
 202020
Families
Young Adults
Whole Heart Finances Whole Heart Finances Study
Summary
Four-lesson immersive small group with seven habits for financial joy (give, track, envelopes, credit, EF, automate, etc.).
 52024
Young Adult
Families
 Lesson plan

Struggling · Future household income likely never above the federal poverty line.

GroupTool#Churches UseYr. Est.Target Aud.Lesson Plan
Faith & Finances Faith & Finances
Summary
12 weekly, hands-on lessons for low-income participants; oral-learner friendly; English & Spanish.
 1,0002012
Families
Young Adult
 Lesson plan
Stations of Generosity Stations of Generosity
Summary
Two-day scripture-based experience and DBS materials designed for oral-preference disciples/DMM contexts.
 1662019
Families
Retirees
 Lesson plan
Generous Life Financial Freedom Workshop
Summary
Six-lesson workshop blending biblical narrative (Exodus to freedom) with practical strategies for debt, budgeting, and goals.
 202024
Families
Young Adult
 Lesson plan
Compass Making Ends Meet
Summary
Study designed for those in financial survival mode—moving from surviving to thriving by applying biblical principles.
 52024
Families
Retirees
 Lesson plan

Sprout · K–12

GroupTool#Churches UseYr. Est.Target Aud.Lesson Plan
Gen-G Generosity Discipleship
Summary
Immersive “Game, Gather, Give” adventures for ages 6–18—exploring God’s generosity and practical acts of giving.
 2542023
Children
Families
 Lesson plan
RBI Bib. PersFin. Curriculum (High School)
Summary
Six-module, 6–8 week curriculum with full teacher portal: lesson plans, projects, assessments, and parent engagement.
 502023
High School
Young Adults
RBI Life Calling (HomeSch/HighSch)
Summary
Semester-long course helping students discern purpose and calling; portfolio-based, meets many elective requirements.
 502020
High School
Young Adults
RBI Simplify $ Conver. (HomeSch/HighSch)
Summary
10-hour, 4-module online course: heart postures, uses of money, long-term health, goal setting and budgeting.
 352020
High School
Young Adults
Compass Compass (16–23 year olds)
Summary
13-lesson curriculum for homeschool, high school, and college—doing finances God’s way toward health and freedom.
 52022
High School
Young Adults
Money Storybook Bible Money Storybook Bible
Summary
24-lesson podcast teaching kids about money through Bible stories.
 -2025
Children
Families
Live to Give Live to Give
Summary
12 lessons to inspire generosity among children; often paired with 40-Day devotional campaigns.
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Children
Families

Other · Additional Stewardship Tools

Group Tool Name Category Description
FaithFi App FaithFi Budget App Budget App The FaithFi app connects to 10,000+ institutions and includes a community forum, articles, and podcasts on biblical stewardship.
Generous Life Generous Life App Budget App Comprehensive discipleship tool (budgeting, planning, insights), kingdom courses, and community—free and ministry-funded.
Generous Life Estate Plan Prep (GL Module 3) Estate Planning Get a comprehensive estate plan with no up-front fees; webinar, 1:1 consult, and final plan—plus lifetime updates.
NCF NCF Giving Fund Giving Fund Donor Advised Fund to manage giving from one place, reduce paperwork, and maximize impact.
Charityvest Charityvest Giving Account Giving Fund Tax-deductible donor-advised fund—support any charity from one place, invest funds while they’re in the account.
Eventide Eventide Investment Screening Tool Investment Screening Screen your portfolio and invest in good.
BRI BRI Institute Investment Screening Tool Investment Screening The BRII database identifies corporate violations in over 60 activities that are of concern to Christians.
Inspire Inspire Investment Screening Tool Investment Screening Biblical values data on 48,115 tickers.
Book Biblical Wisdom for Money Mgmt Bible Study Inductive Bible study with 300+ verses on debt, saving, investing, generosity, contentment, and more.
Book Christians in an Age of Wealth Bible Study Exegetical treatment of wealth in Scripture; addresses difficult questions about prosperity and poverty.
Book Financial Discipleship Bible Study 52 Q&A catechism-style guide + Bible studies on contentment, greed, budgeting, and more.
Bible Financial Stewardship Bible Bible Study 2,000+ highlighted verses; 71-page study section; small group guide; topical index on money themes (CEV).