Financial Stewardship

What is stewardship?

Stewardship is everything we do after we say "We believe…" It is our living relationship with God. It is our response to God's unconditional love and salvation through Jesus Christ, and the gift of grace through the Holy Spirit.

Isn’t stewardship only about money?

Stewardship is not simply about money. Stewardship is a fundamental of Christian discipleship. It is about how we live and how we give. What do we give to God in response for all that has been given to us? We give time, talent, and treasure in response to the gifts of unconditional love, salvation, and grace. Most people find giving their time and talent easy, almost natural. Giving our treasure seems more difficult for many people.

(the above is taken from the Diocese of Washington)

3 Steps to Tithing

1 BECOME A FIRST FRUITS GIVER

Whenever you receive money, give thanks by giving something back to God. Don't worry about how much, just do this FIRST, before all of your other spending

2 BECOME A PERCENTAGE GIVER

No matter how large or small, decide what percentage of your income you want to give to God and begin doing it.

3 INCREASE AS YOU ARE ABLE

Pray often. Talk it over with God so that God can help you decide when to take risks and when to play it safe.