Stewardship of the Church: Who Owns the Church?

Who Owns the Church?

The Stewardship of the Church

• What is your goal in life?
  • Can you narrow it down to 1 sentance?
  • 2 Corinthians 5:9, Romans 8:29, Galations 2:20
• Two objectives of a good steward:
  • Develop the perspective of a steward
    • God owns EVERYTHING
      • wealth – Eccl. 5:19
      • Children – Psalm 127:3
      • Ministry – 1 Cor. 4:1, Titus 1:7, 1 Peter 4:10-11
      • Life itself – Psalm 139:16
    • God assigns assets to your care
      • Real Choices – Rom. 12:1-2
      • Real Accountability – 2 Cor. 5:9-10
      • Clear Purpose – 1 Cor. 6:19-20
  • Develop the character of a steward
    • Basic issue: faithfulness – 1 Cor. 4:105
    • Final Evaluation: God – 1 Cor. 4:3-5