“Stewardship is best taught year-round. Just like evangelism, forgiveness, love, and all the other theological concepts we have learned since our first days of Sunday School, stewardship is a foundational element of life in God’s kingdom. We must, therefore, be diligent in teaching our children (and adults!) the fundamentals of faithful stewardship–and we must do it throughout the course of church life.”
Ed Taylor in “Stewardship Emphasis” issue of Giving: Growing Joyful Stewards in Your Congregation, Vol. 16 (Blaine: ESC, 2014) 16.1. The Apostle Paul said something in his second letter to the Corinthians.
But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. 2 Corinthians 8:7
Pray for my Torch Trinity students as they begin to think about how they will teach stewardship in their church and ministry settings so that those they serve can grow in this aspect of the faith.
Does your church teach stewardship year-round?