Helping your congregation manage their finances wisely can strengthen their spiritual and financial well-being. Here are three key financial principles you should share with your ministry. 

1. Biblical Principles

Teaching personal finance through a biblical lens helps your congregation understand that financial management is part of their spiritual journey. Biblical principles provide a foundation for wise stewardship and financial responsibility. Proverbs 3:9 says, “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.” By aligning financial practices with faith, you help your members see the importance of managing money in a way that honors God.

2. God Owns It All

One fundamental biblical principle is that God owns everything. Psalm 24:1 reminds us, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” Helping your congregation understand that they are stewards, not owners, of their resources can change their perspective on money management. This principle encourages responsible and purposeful use of finances, emphasizing gratitude and accountability.

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3. What the Bible Says About Being Good Stewards

The Bible is rich with guidance on being good stewards of what we are given. Luke 16:10 states, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” Passages on budgeting, saving, and generosity provide practical advice that can help your congregation manage their money effectively. By hosting a workshop, you can delve into these teachings and offer practical applications for daily life. Proverbs 21:20 also highlights the importance of saving: “The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.”

Hosting a personal finance workshop can profoundly impact your congregation by teaching biblical financial principles, reinforcing that God owns everything, and providing practical stewardship guidance. Equip your members with the knowledge and tools they need to manage their finances faithfully and effectively.