“If the church is not developing and strengthening its own authentic approach to the area of money through discipleship, integrating faith and practice, the secular culture will be all too happy to fill the void, and to lead in ways that may not be in the church’s best interests.
It may be noted that an authentic approach to the area of money through discipleship is not something that can be led by church stewardship or mission personnel without the involved commitment of the top denominational leaders whether in formal or informal roles.”
The Kingdom of God, Church Leaders & Institutions, Global Triage Needs, and the Promises of Jesus, Chapter 8 excerpt. ed. John and Sylvia Ronsvalle, Empty Tomb, 23rd Edition (Champaign, IL: 2013) 131.