Posts Tagged ‘Steward Leadership’
A Steward leader in the Storm by Andrea Leigh Capuyan
How does a steward leader encounter the storm? The storm is raging all around me, and it is raging in me. How can God remain so still? Is he sleeping and unaware? How am I supposed to continue steering this boat when the strong winds blow? Even in the midst of chaos, we remain stewards.…
Read MoreLeadership is a Miracle By R. Scott Rodin
Leadership is a Miracle One of the greatest gifts I received during my term as a seminary president was a book entitled, Leadership Prayers by Richard Kriegbaum. The honesty and humility in these prayers bear witness to the heart of a steward leader. In his prayer for trust, Kriegbaum offers these words, I love you,…
Read MoreThe Upside of Downturns By Larry Gadbaugh
Is there upside of the downturn you are facing? Downturns get our attention. What do you do when God calls you to expand your outreach, and your resources shrink? First Image (Pregnancy Resources of Portland) was on track for increasing the number of people we were serving throughout our city when the economy sprung a…
Read MoreCharitable Giving By Dr. Gary Hoag
Charitable Giving at Year-End Since the signing of the War Revenue Act of 1917 – exactly 100 years ago – Americans have used the provision in the income tax code known as the charitable gift deduction to maximize their contributions as a portion of income. This provision leads many people, especially those in higher tax…
Read MoreHave You Left Jesus In the Car? By R. Scott Rodin
Three Danger Signs that You Have Left Jesus in the Car? By R. Scott Rodin~ I had a friend recently who lamented, “I drive to work listening to Christian music, praising God and sensing that Jesus is right there in the car with me. I pray out loud and enjoy some great fellowship time. Then…
Read MoreSupernatural Trust by Sara Nagelvoort Marlin
Supernatural Trust that Comes from Prayer is the Foundation for Steward Leadership By Sara Nagelvoort Marlin ~ My favorite Bible verse for as long as I can remember has been these very familiar words from the psalmist: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your…
Read MoreThe Power of Influence by Howard Rich
By Howard Rich ~ There is much we can learn about the power of influence in the life of a leader. When a person exerts consistent and continuous influence in another person’s life or the lives of a group, that person is a leader. When a parent helps a child decide what courses to take during…
Read MoreSteward Leaders and Their Stuff by Wes Willmer
By Wes Willmer ~ Did you know that possessions are mentioned in Scripture three times more than love, seven times more than prayer, and eight times more than belief? So what is the link between steward leaders and their stuff? Clearly it is very important to God and the manner in which the topic appears…
Read MoreDisplaying God's Power in Christian Fundraising by Steve Cummings
By Steve Cummings ~ I consider myself a fire starter. I help fan flames in givers hearts to become rich toward God (Luke 12:21). It’s all about Him . . . not me. When I stay out of God’s way and let Him do His work of transforming a giver’s heart, His power is displayed and…
Read More6 Applications from Asia for All Steward Leaders by Gary G. Hoag, Ph.D.
By Gary G. Hoag, Ph.D. ~ I just returned from teaching a class with seventeen students at Torch Trinity Graduate University in Seoul, South Korea, entitled Biblical Stewardship and Christian Generosity. The experience was a highlight of my academic career because I learned so much from these globally-minded and mission-focused steward leaders. Here’s a sampling…
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