Stewardship to be discussed at upcoming G A and I'm…

Stewardship to be discussed at upcoming G A and I’m sure funds and funding will be on the agenda of every church body meeting this summer so this is in no way a criticism of the assembly talking about money. In fact if we could lower our voices and carry on the conversation in a way that would strengthen the church at every level it would surely be pleasing to God. The exc. council seems to be trying to encourage everyone to think more creatively about stewardship. The last paragraph of the proposed resolution says; ” THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, pastors and local congregations be encouraged to teach and practice the principles of Biblical stewardship and that churches be encouraged to avail themselves of the latest available technology to enhance worship through tithing and offerings.” In doing so we should realize that the SBC and many other denominations do not put the emphasis on Mal. 3:10 as the CoG does and yet they raise millions for their local and world wide ministries. I have had lunch several times with a large giver to the CoG and he has a hard time knowing just what 10 % of his true earning are. Sure he is worth many millions but just how much of that does he need to keep on hand to invest, to pay a hundred employees and to pay taxes? At some point it get’s complicated to know how much to give and to what cause. I believe this brother keeps an open mind to the leadership of the Holy Spirit. At the same time he is strong enough in his own mind that he will not let someone in a pulpit intimidate him or make him feel guilty about his stewardship.