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A deeper, more intimate approach to stewardship education.
Our Bible studies are an effective way to educate people about stewardship and can be used in smaller groups, or for the entire congregation. These in–depth studies have a corresponding answer guide for the group leader. The Bible studies are available in either printed or downloadable format (as indicated). The downloadable versions are available at the Parish Resource Center and include re–print rights for the entire congregation.
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“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10
Transformed by God’s Spirit working through Word and Sacraments, we are enabled to understand both our identity and purpose as God’s stewards. This 20–page booklet includes these three Bible studies:
“The Steward’s Identity”
“The Steward’s Purpose”
“The Steward’s Lifestyle”
The answer guide is included.
Available format:
The downloadable edition is easy to print (includes reprint rights for the entire congregation), or simply email to those participating in the study groups.
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“And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.” Colossians 1:10
These Bible studies address the biblical foundations of fulfilling God’s purpose. This 20–page book includes these four Bible studies, as well as coordinated PowerPoint slides:
“Building Relationships”
“Witnessing for Jesus”
“Living as a Servant”
“Giving Joyfully and Generously”
The answer guide is included.
Available format:
The downloadable edition is easy to print (includes reprint rights for the entire congregation), or simply email to those participating in the study groups.
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“I am the Vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit” John 15:5
These Bible studies focus on addressing whole life Christian stewardship: time, talents, and treasure.
This 19–page book includes these three Bible studies:
“Bearing Fruit”
“Living Fruitful Lives”
“Fruitful Use of Our Time and Talents”
The answer guide is included.
Available format:
The downloadable edition is easy to print (includes reprint rights for the entire congregation), or simply email to those participating in the study groups.
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“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of Heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” Malachi 3:10
These Bible studies focus on conveying the importance of our commitment to God through tithing by teaching its biblical underpinnings.
This 13-page book includes these three Bible studies:
“Whose Money Is It Anyway?”
“What Is Tithing?”
“Tithing out of Love and Duty”
The answer guide is included.
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We are empowered by the Holy Spirit’s work in our hearts to grow as stewards. As God continually changes and molds us, we develop into faithful stewards. Through his gifts of faith, love and hope, God builds us into responsible stewards. These Bible studies emphasize this theme through three different expressions of our love for God!
This 15–page book includes these three Bible studies:
“Faith Produces Works”
“Love Prompts Action”
“Hope Goes the Distance”
The answer guide is included.
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“But just as you excel in everything … in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us … see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” 2 Corinthians 8:7
Throughout Scripture, we are encouraged to “excel in the grace of giving.” These Bible studies emphasizes this important theme!
This 22-page book includes these three Bible studies:
“Why Christians Give”
“Outrageous Giving”
“Giving Principles”
The answer guide is included, as well as the bonus “22 Important Reasons for Giving” handout.
Available format:
The downloadable edition is easy to print (includes reprint rights for the entire congregation), or simply email to those participating in the study groups.
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As stewards living God–Pleasing lives, we need to be studying God’s Word continually. This 28–page Live a God–Pleasing Life! Bible study book contains three studies that will help individuals understand that stewardship is a way of life that glorifies God and affects what we do at work, in our homes, our churches, and in our neighborhoods.
This 28–page book contains three Bible studies:
“Faith Is the Foundation”
“Discipleship Is the Path”
“Generosity Is the Hallmark (Parts 1 and 2)”
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These five Bible studies teach about the attitude God’s people have and the effort that we are to make as faithful stewards who serve the Lord. With God’s power at work within us, we can give God our best. Out of gratitude for what God has given to us, we respond out of love to give it all we've got as we serve and honor the Lord. The 16–page book contains five Bible studies:
“Giving God our Best”
“Go and Make Disciples”
“Using Our Spiritual Gifts”
“Making the Most of Our Time”
“Growing a Grateful and Generous Heart”
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