Two years in, Hope Is Alive was growing steadily in its budget, staff, supporters, and clients. Lance knew he needed help.
Viewing entries tagged
stewardship
I just got back from my second trip to Ukraine this year. I have found that though the circumstances are different between Ukraine and the U.S., the principles of stewardship remain the same. Leaders still have to figure out how to strategically use their organizations’ limited resources in order to work toward goals.
Successful stewardship is ultimately a matter of action, intention, and heart for a particular purpose. Through work we build our world and help make the Kingdom of God visible, already present among us. Work is a partnership with our creator—our share in a divine human collaboration in creation. It occupies a central place in our lives as stewards....
To really understand intentional living we must first identify the qualities of a steward:
- Accepting the responsibility for safeguarding, investing in, and nurturing material and human resources
- Using resources for the highest and best use
- Giving time, talent, and treasure in a generous but focused way....