Our culture has convinced us that abundant life is about getting more - more of anything that can be better, newer, faster, and in our hands sooner. The anxious urge to "consume now and pay later" is fed by a sense of scarcity. Advertising preys on these fears; the average person in the USA is bombarded by over 4,000 advertisements each day. Ads often work by implying our lives are inadequate and unfulfilled, illustrating that we somehow need every excess we want. This ubiquitous consumerism is diametrically opposed to the abundant life Jesus reveals (John 10:10).  Read more 

Inviting Others In 

The work of stewardship is deeply connected to faith formation, discipleship, and practices of religious life. Through stewardship, faith communities and the people who lead them have the opportunity to truly invite others to discern purpose and make meaning in their lives. The way we communicate this invitation really matters, from our language to the platforms we use to connect with others. When we create opportunities for people of faith to participate in the life and ministry of the church through their generous giving, we are inviting them to live out their faith by attending to the capacity they have to make a difference, and this is whole-life stewardship in the truest sense.  Read more