Ten Guiding Principles for Stewardship

1. An understanding of God as Giver,
2. and of His people as stewards.
3. A church that knows where it is.
4. A church that knows where it is going.
5. A congregation that owns that vision, is united behind the vision.
6. A congregation committed to resourcing that vision.
7. A community that trusts its leadership.
8. A church culture where planned giving is the norm.
9. Clear communication of progress.
10. Freedom from overwork on fundraising.