Problems in the Church: More month than money Extreme situations Suffering families Not enough volunteers Divorce, violence, teen pregnancies, financial.

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Problems in the Church: More month than money Extreme situations Suffering families Not enough volunteers Divorce, violence, teen pregnancies, financial crisis, indebtness...

3 out of 4 pastors need a second job to survive

How can we help your church? More offerings Less debts Less $$ stress More volunteers Better businesspeople Church Leaders Products Courses

What should we Teach?

We must teach Focusing on “Being” is more important than focusing on “doing” What should we teach? Biblical Stewardship

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45 (NKJV) What should we teach? Biblical Stewardship

(…) For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV) What should we teach? Biblical Stewardship

1.I have decided to be an Administrator (Ps 8:6-8) 2.I have decided to be Content. (Phil 4:11-13) 3.I have decided to be Patient. (James 1:2-4) 4.I have decided to be a Saver. (Prov 6:6-8) 5.I have decided to be Upright and Honest. (Pr 11:3) 6.I have decided to be Compassionate. (1 Cor 13:3) 7.I have decided to have Self-Control. (1 Tim 1:7) Focusing on “Being”

2. A clear image of God. What should we teach? Biblical Stewardship

“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” A. W. Tozer What should we teach? Biblical Stewardship

3. A proper attitude concerning the Kingdom and the “other things.” What should we teach? Biblical Stewardship

“ But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. ” Mattew 6:33 What should we teach? Biblical Stewardship

4. The holy life of the believer. Deut. 28 What should we teach? Biblical Stewardship

“Even though salvation is unconditional God’s blessings are conditional -conditional to obedience”. What should we teach? Biblical Stewardship

Challenges… 1. Humanism –the “me” generation. 2. Pragmatism –situational ethics. 3. Existencialism –driven by feelings. 4. Positivism –deny the negative. 5. Materialism –focus on “the other things.”

Integrity is… Doing what must be done when it must be done in the manner that must be done No matter the consequences......even if it is not convenient. What should we teach? Biblical Stewardship

5. A proper attitude towards giving. What should we teach? Biblical Stewardship

Giving must always be part of our worship experience. Giving must be done in love What should we teach? Biblical Stewardship

6. A correct Biblical perspective on Stewardship. What should we teach? Biblical Stewardship

Poverty – Prosperity Stewardship Prayerfully and responsibly Hebrews 13:5 Carefree and consumptively Fearful and joyless My spending is: Because I love God & His Kingdom (1 Corinthians 13:3) To getBecause I must I Give: Unfaithful Revelations 2:10 PoorWealthyUngodly People are: Faithful 1 Corinthians 4:2 WealthyPoorGodly People are: Serve Christ Colossians 3:24 Become richMeet basic Needs Work A responsibility Psalm 8:5-8 My rightEvilPossessions StewardshipProsperityPoverty

How to change the culture in your church?: Model Preach Teach Celebrate Biblical Stewardship