There's more to stewardship than church program funds and pledge campaigns.
Being a good steward is also about honoring the gifts, graces and fruits of the Spirit. Beyond Money encourages this expanded, more nuanced understanding and meaning, one where the goal is Christian maturation.
Beyond Money details how Christian discipleship and stewardship are inseparately interwoven in our personal faith journeys.
Dick will surprise you with his questions and bold assertions about Christian discipleship and active missional faith expression in the world. You'll consider the connection between stewardship and discipleship in new ways:
- the gifts of individuals
- the graces of the community of faith
- the fruits of the Spirit
- maturing in Christian discipleship
Beyond Money shows that making Christian disciples is a step toward becoming effective Christian stewards.
"Biblically, stewardship is about relationship with God, God's people, and God's creation," writes Dick. "The church, as we know it, exists to help us grow in these relationships. Giving is not about the need of the institution to receive but about the needs of Christian disciples to give as they grow and grow as they give."
Here's what one reviewer has to say: "Dan Dick carefully examines the profound call to committed discipleship as a celebration and an expression of our spiritual gifts and graces. He brilliantly illustrates that the true treasure of every Christian is the 'everlasting fruit' of Jesus Christ."
