We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man. 2 Corinthians 8:20-21
“Handling a gift offered by God’s people is a sacred trust. Administering it is a stewardship of the grace of God and of the obedience of God’s people to the gospel. Paul’s concern for accountability, integrity, and transparency was not just to satisfy the Roman governors or other officials. It arose because he was dealing with something coming from God: the grace of God and the obedience to the gospel.”
Christopher J. H. Wright in The Gift of Accountability (Carlisle, UK: Langham Global Library, 2013) 45.
We had a great JOE (Journey of Empowerment) in Belize with 20 influential people. It was fantastic. They felt enriched and equipped to replicate it to multiply stewards. Thanks for praying.
Today’s seminar is called “Strengthening Churches and Ministries for Sustainability” and it has huge potential. This one aims to help ministries follow standards to position them for flourishing.
Why do this? At the end of the day, gift administration is a sacred trust that enables ongoing gospel proclamation. It’s bigger than obeying laws. It’s following a higher standard.
Pray with me that by the God’s grace, a community of stewards will set up standards for Belize to preserve the sacred trust of faithful gift administration.