Our Theology of Stewardship
Many of us have reasons to give that look very different from each other's, but the reason we give as Christians has to do with our theology of stewardship.
In Genesis, we learn that everything in creation is made by God, but humans are given the special role to look after and care for all of creation as a steward (think more Downton Abbey, less airline steward). A more modern day idea would be the role of a manager- they don't own the place, but they run the joint.
God has entrusted the whole of creation to us, and therefore we are responsible for being good stewards of it all: creation, our bodies, our time, and of course, our money.
Learning to manage God's resources in God's ways helps us to feel a sense of humility, a sense of responsibility for our church, and disconnects us from the constant earthly pursuit of "more." Giving is not just necessary to keep the church alive in the world and leave a legacy to future generations, but it's also a spiritual discipline to remind us that we are in control of our possessions, our possessions do not control us.
Giving fundamentally changes your relationship with God, with your church, and with your stuff. In the gospels, Jesus mentions money more than any other subject besides the Kingdom of God. He knows it is an area of temptation, an area that we can tend to prioritize over the less tangible virtues of faith, relationship, and mercy. Giving helps us to right those priorities.
And this is why we ask you to prayerfully consider your 2025 Pledge to St. Andrew's. While this may seem like just numbers, this is primarily a spiritual decision.
We’ll be gathering our pledges on this Sunday, November 24th, or you can pledge online below!
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