The Lord takes the gifts we give and uses them to further God’s work. When we see giving as commissioning resources to serve God’s purpose, our attitude about giving should change from one of drudgery to one of enthusiasm. Stewardship is a kingdom investment, not an expense. So when the offering plate reaches us, let’s smile as […]
If you Google “teaching generosity,” most of your results will be about teaching children. But what about those tight-fisted adults who need a lesson or two in generosity? Here are some ideas for how to reach the grown-ups with the notion that generosity is good. From Character-In-Action. (Photo: Alan Light, Creative Commons)
Teaching stewardship to children and youth can be challenging, and a good story always helps. The Archdiocese of St. Louis offers these suggestions for using Jesus’ masterful parables to teach stewardship in the classroom. The ideas can be easily adapted for faith formation in the home or parish, too. (Photo: Richard Wagoner, Creative Commons)
Here is a series of four Bible-based lessons on stewardship that help you explore such important stewardship topics as wealth, giving, time, family and entertainment. Use them individually or as a series. Materials include teacher’s guide and student sheets. From the Alabama Baptist Convention. (Photo: Todd Petrie, Creative Commons)
You don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving to encourage “thanks-living.” Here’s a list of 10 short videos about random acts of kindness and gratitude. Use these films as discussion starters with your youth groups, faith formation classes, or other venues in your faith community. (Photo: marco antonio torres, Creative Commons)
Here’s a PDF guide from stewardship.org.uk to help you talk with teens about money and possessions. You’ll find scripture references, games, and thought-provoking questions to help your youth explore stewardship of God’s abundance. (Photo: Wayne Miller, Creative Commons)
Richard Louv coined the term “nature deficit disorder” to explain the effects of being disconnected from the natural world. In his new book, Vitamin N, he offers 500 actions people can take to improve their quality of life and their communities. How can our congregations encourage more connection with creation? It’s good stewardship of creation […]
For many Americans, time is their commodity most in demand and in shortest supply! This wonderful lesson plan explores a number of Bible passages about time. Plenty for a Christian educator to use to craft anything from a Temple Talk to an all-day workshop! From the Center for Baptist Studies. (Photo: Robert van der Steeg, Creative Commons)
Keep your mind and heart focused on stewardship with this weekly Stewardship Bible Devotion from Crosswalk.com. Using the exampe of Paul in Acts 26:1-23, this week’s lesson explores the role of storytelling in faith formation and education. (Photo: Alvanman, Creative Commons)
With school and faith formation on the horizon, here’s a resource trove for educating children and youth about climate change and creation care from Operation NOAH, an ecumenical Christian charity in the UK. You’re sure to find something useful here! (Photo: rambojan iphoneography, Creative Commons)
