1. 11-2009 T101.10 iteenchallenge.org 1 TEEN CHALLENGE CORE VALUE 5 Stewardship

2. 11-2009 T101.10 iteenchallenge.org 2 TEEN CHALLENGE CORE VALUE 5 Stewardship --Faithfully managing God’s call and resources

3. a. Recognizing that God is creator and owner of all. Genesis 1:1; Psalm 24:1 b. Knowing all I have comes from God. c. Managing responsibly everything God has given me. d. Fulfilling carefully God’s call and God’s will for my life. 3 11-2009T101.10 iteenchallenge.org

4. a. My time b. My relationships with family, friends, coworkers, and authorities c. My money and possessions d. My talents, abilities, and spiritual gifts e. My career f. My authority 4 11-2009T101.10 iteenchallenge.org

5. a. Develop positive relationships with other people. (Samuel) 1 Samuel 2:26 b. Keep relationships clear by resolving conflict. 1) Forgive others when they hurt me. Ephesians 4:32 2) Ask forgiveness when I hurt others. Matthew 5:23-24 5 11-2009T101.10 iteenchallenge.org

6. c. Follow God’s directions for relationships with my authorities. d. Follow God’s directions for relationships with those under my authority. e. Realize ministry is built on relationships, not money. 6 11-2009T101.10 iteenchallenge.org

7. a. Use wisely the material resources of the ministry. Luke 16:10-12 b. Use wisely the financial resources of the ministry. Romans 12:17 c. Use wisely my personal resources. Romans 12:13 d. Use wisely my time. 7 11-2009T101.10 iteenchallenge.org

8. a. Give to God by tithing. b. Tithe even if they have very little. c. Realize everything they have comes from God. d. Transfer ownership of their possessions to God. e. Ask God for direction in using their money, time, and abilities. 8 11-2009T101.10 iteenchallenge.org

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10. For further study we recommend you read chapter 5, “Stewardship,” in the book Our Core Values, by Dr. Jerry Nance (Available from Teen Challenge USA and Global Teen Challenge). 10 T101.10 iteenchallenge.org 11-2009

11. Global Teen Challenge www.globaltc.org Training materials for this course are available at the following address: www.iTeenChallenge.org 11-2009 11 T101.10 iteenchallenge.org