One of the best studies on stewardship is the small group study from Crown Financial Minstries. Crown is active in many local churches around the world. The aim of the organization is to train and equip Christians to become better stewards of the resources that God entrusts to us.
I was introduced to Crown by a client and friend- Mark Barfield. After taking the class, I quickly realized that although I had years of training in financial planning matters, I was poorly equipped in stewardship matters from a biblical perspective. Since taking that class years ago, I have led Crown small group studies throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area and have learned a great deal through constant exposure to this excellent material.
The ten week small group study focuses on what the Bible teaches about money and possessions. I have witnessed many great life changes among the students that I have been fortunate to lead through this study. I have seen marriages strengthened, debt drastically reduced and/or eliminated, generous givers raised up and many other changes towards excelling at whole life stewardship goals- better use of time, finances, health and abilities.
If you have not been through a Crown study and would like to learn more about it or where you can connect to a local church that offers this program, you can visit http://crown.org or email me at ashleyhodge@yahoo.com
Ashley Hodge
