So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. Romans 14:12
“At the beginning of the twenty first century, an unprecedented opportunity exists to disciple the church in the fundamental biblical pattern of holistic stewardship. As the church becomes increasingly aware of issues of sustainability, seeks to understand and foster the role of business, and expands the message of the grace of giving as a central motif of the Christian life, an environment for transformation takes root: personal and corporate. Christ-centered stewardship — that is, management of God’s resources for His intended purposes — will begin to foster more accountability for business and ministry, more collaboration among ministry efforts for greater effectiveness, and healthy motivations and patterns of giving in the lives of all Christians, regardless of wealth, location or status.”
Ram Gidoomal in “Kingdom Stewardship” (Preface to Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper).
The Apostle Paul reminded the Roman church to work collaboratively and use resources for the edification of each person because we will all have to give an account of ourselves to God.
We live in a global world and people everywhere are calling for more accountability, more collaboration, and more healthy motivations and patterns of generosity.
Having just returned home from meetings at CCCC outside Toronto, I am hopeful that collaboration with GTP on the topic of accountability will result in more generosity in Canada and globally.
They are doing some good stuff there that may help groups in other nations and vice versa. Like the Apostle Paul, it’s a privilege to be in the middle to exhort groups to edify each other.
How are you promoting a biblical pattern of holistic stewardship where you serve? How has the grace of giving transformed you and your congregation or community?
With Gidoomal I believe there’s never been a better time than now to promote a holistic stewardship, to champion accountability, to collaborate, and to encourage healthy motives and patterns of generosity.
The best part is that it prepares everyone in this growing movement to give an account before God.