“Since stewardship is a way of life, and not simply a program of church support, the most important ingredient in any effort to encourage giving of time, talent, and treasure is the personal witness of individuals [pastors and lay leaders] who have experienced a change of heart as a result of their commitment to stewardship.”
Sylvester D. Ryan, chairman of ad hoc committee on stewardship that produced Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response (Washington D.C.: USCCB, 2002) 59.