Stewardship Resolutions for the New Year
Ruben Swint, Senior Strategist, Generis Partners, Atlanta, GA
- I will face and overcome my fears associated with money.
- I will use more of my natural abilities and talents with which God has blessed me.
- I will say “no” to the urgent and “yes” to the important as I plan my schedule.
- I will receive the whole counsel of God, including those texts that mention generosity, sharing, possessions, greed and contentment.
- I will model a Christian lifestyle unburdened by debt and
consumerism.
- I will reserve time on my calendar for my spouse, my family and
myself.
- I will honor my body as the temple of the Holy Spirit and keep it clean
and healthy.
- I will challenge myself to give a major gift in proportion to my wealth.
- I will teach my children to work, earn, give, save and spend…and in
that order.
- I will participate in special offerings to meet the needs of the hurting,
hungry, homeless and hopeless.
- I will encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ to step onto the
giving path.
- I will give another $5.00 every time I want to buy that mocha latte.
Ruben Swint is a Senior Strategist with
Generis Partners, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia. Over the past 19 years, Ruben has directed 120 capital campaigns, helping churches expand and enhance their mission. For six of those 19 years, Ruben also served as President of the CBF Foundation. Other consulting has included annual stewardship program leadership, stewardship committee training and endowment and planned giving guidance. A professional speaker and published author, Ruben often leads stewardship conferences and is an active member of the National Association of Church Business Administration. You may contact Ruben Swint by
email or calling 1-800-849-2896, ext. 236.