Stewardship

Using the gifts God has given us, to do the work God is calling us to do.

Stewardship, which has been called the most important work of the church, is at the heart of the Christian faith. How we manage the gifts we have received is a chief concern of stewardship. Through the love of God we see life as blessed with an abundance of grace. Sharing from this abundance in a spirit of thanksgiving and compassion is faithful stewardship.

Faithful stewardship is a good remedy for greed. It enables us to discover a spirit of gratitude and generosity. It frees us from self-absorption and disregard for others. And it challenges us to see the world as a gift of God that is under our care.

The call to be a faithful steward is a call to wholeness and an invitation to open our lives and resources to the generous and compassionate love of God.

From the web site of Holy Trinity Parish
Decatur, GA

“One of the reasons churches in North America have trouble guiding people about money is that the church’s economy is built on consumerism. If churches see themselves as suppliers of religious goods and services and their congregants as consumers, then offerings are ‘payment.’ ” — Doug Pagitt, pastor

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