Study Track - Stewardship
We have a series of courses and lectures that will help you begin your stewardship. We can also suggest the order in which to take them.
Related courses, taken sequentially in series is called a "study track." Our study tracks are composed of both courses and lectures that are directly related to their subject; in this case, stewardship.
For more information about our study tracks, see "About Our Study Tracks."
Please note that our lectures and self-paced study courses can be taken at any time. However, our fully-interactive, as synchronous courses with an instructor participating and leading the course, courses are only available at certain times to accommodate the instructor's schedule. Fully-interactive courses are usually offered on a term basis in our Fall, Spring or Summer term. While you are waiting for a fully-interactive course to be scheduled, you can backfill with our lectures and self-paced study courses.
Shown below are our currently available courses and lectures for this study track along with some suggestions about their order and use in this study track.
BB-01 - Creating a Culture of Generosity
by Bruce Barkhauer
A Biblical, theological, and best Practice view of stewardship for the pastor and local congregation; an exploration of stewardship as a spiritual discipline. It examines the broad biblical understandings and theological underpinnings of stewardship.
Details: Creating a Culture of Generosity
BB-02 - Personal Finance
by Bruce Barkhauer
Explores the relationship between Paul’s question to Timothy “How can a person manage God’s Church if he/she cannot manage his/her own household?” and ten economic principles to guide you in building the capacity for generosity.
BB-03 - Stewardship In Scripture
by Bruce Barkhauer
Stewardship encompasses more than money. In this course, students will gain a rich understanding of biblical stewardship principles: the theology of abundance, the importance of generosity, stewardship as transformation, stewardship of the Gospel, and more.
Scheduled: September 2016.
Details: Stewardship In Scripture
BB-04 - Stewardship In Scripture
by Bruce Barkhauer
Stewardship encompasses more than money. In this course, students will gain a rich understanding of biblical stewardship principles: the theology of abundance, the importance of generosity, stewardship as transformation, stewardship of the Gospel, and more.
Details: Stewardship In Scripture
JB-01 - Theological Principles of Stewardship
by Josh Brockway
This course begins with defining what we mean when we say we are disciples of Jesus and citizens of the Kingdom of God. This model of discipleship, then, sets our way of life in the context of scripture and worship. From there, we will explore the scriptural and theological accounts of God’s economy, thus putting our practices of stewardship within the frame of sufficiency. For God’s creation and providence gives us all that we need, and from the surplus we can share with those who have a greater need. Our commitment to follow Jesus transforms both how we understand the world and live within it. Stewardship, then, is the constellation of our practices with time, talent, and treasure according to the principles of the Kingdom of God.
Details: Theological Principles of Stewardship
SL-01 - Relational Stewardship
by Sandy Lindahl
In this course, students will consider Christian models and practices for healthy relationships of various kinds, and the positive outcomes for individuals, congregations and communities. Students will consider a broad range of personal relationships ranging from God and self, family and friends to workplace and worship-place connections, and communal relationships that can bring new purpose and energy to congregations.
Details: Relational Stewardship Course
SL-02 - Holistic Stewardship
by Sandy Lindahl
This class illuminates the reach of stewardship practices far into our personal and societal lives. Holistic Stewardship involves recognizing our choices and making decisions that contribute to the wholeness of our lives and those of others, even of all Creation. Moving beyond the traditional questions of using our "time, talent and treasure" this content raises questions about cultural assumptions, compares economic models, and considers the global implications of personal and communal decisions.
Details: Holistic Stewardship Course
SL-03 - Relational Stewardship
by Sandy Lindahl
In this lecture, students will consider Christian models and practices for healthy relationships of various kinds, and the positive outcomes for individuals, congregations and communities. Students will consider a broad range of personal relationships ranging from God and self, family and friends to workplace and worship-place connections, and communal relationships that can bring new purpose and energy to congregations.
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