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May 21, 2008
Revisiting the connection between salvation and stewardship
I doubt many people would instintively make the connection between stewardship and salvation. For most, stewardship is one of those subjects that is a "necessary evil" for church leadership. The overall sentiment is "It's time for our annual stewardship emphais again..." from people in the pulpit. And the people in the pew typically respond "....again?!"
I think stewardship is something we should get excited about. (Ok. Maybe I'm a little biased.) But it excites me to talk to churches who "get it." They are building models and systems that ensure their ministry is fully funded today and sustainable for those who come behind them. And the amazing reality is that those same churches are seeing salvation experiences in record number.
Salvation through stewardship happens because both are connected. Both speak to an understanding of how we view ourselves in light of our Creator. And how we choose to approach the use of the assets we've been given (our time, money and talents) is a direct result of what we believe.
We shouldn't underestimate the value and role that stewardship plays in the salvation experience.
Posted by bstroup at May 21, 2008 1:34 AM
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