Sunday we start a new sermon series titled “Kingdom Economics.” I’ve been the pastor of this church for almost 3½ years and I have yet to preach a message on money or giving. The Lord has provided and our congregation has been generous in their giving to the ministry of this church, for which I am very thankful. So why am I doing a stewardship series now? First of all, because God has a lot to say about our money and what we do with it. I would be neglecting a large part of the Bible if I avoided teaching on this topic. Secondly, this is a stewardship series, which includes more than just our personal finances. Stewardship calls us to consider the totality of our lives as it relates to serving God and advancing His kingdom. I chose the title Kingdom Economics because the word “economics” refers to a social science that studies how people use resources, produce goods and services, and make decisions. In this series we will consider much more than just our money.

As we start this new series, I’m inviting the entire congregation to start this series by making a commitment: 1) to be in attendance for or watch all the messages in this series; 2) to do a 7 day reading plan; 3) to have a household conversation about stewardship in your home; and 4) share something you are thankful for that I could share in one of my messages. Use this link to make your commitment.

To start the series, this week I am preaching a message titled The Owner – Manager Relationship. The first step in good, Christian stewardship is to understand what a steward is. A steward owns nothing, but manages the resources of the owner that he works for. In Kingdom Economics, God owns everything, and we manage those resources. Once we have the ownership matter settled, the steward piece becomes easier to grasp. Join me this Sunday as we start this new series on stewardship.