Lesson 1: A Vision for Faithful Church Stewardship

“We are stewards. Our job is to manage his resources."

Summary

In this lesson, Chris and Josh discuss the vision for faithful church stewardship and the different types of church governance models. They emphasize the importance of recognizing God as the owner and ourselves as stewards of His resources. Chris also highlights the primary job of a finance team in a church or nonprofit organization, which is to utilize the assets for the purposes of the organization's vision and mission. He explores the three primary church governance models: elder-led, staff-led, and congregational, and explains how a finance team can work within each model. They encourage leaders to understand their church's bylaws, support the governance structure, and take bold and confident steps in financial decision-making.

Key Takeaways

• Recognize God as the owner and ourselves as stewards of His resources

• Understand the different types of church governance models: elder-led, staff-led, and congregational

• Utilize the assets of the organization for the purposes of its vision and mission

• Work within the governance structure of the church and support it

• Understand and comply with the bylaws of the church

• Take confident steps in financial decision-making

Key Quotes From This Lesson

"We exist to steward the vision and the mission that God has given for the church."

"Stewarding God's resources for his church is a sacred work."