Why is Willow publishing a financial stewardship resource?
It is the number one need of churches. According to WCA surveys and other research, resources to assist with stewardship teaching and training are a primary need of leaders in the local church. The church at large has failed to teach a balanced and comprehensive view of the biblical wisdom concerning a persons proper relationship to their money. As a result, the competing theology of materialism is capturing the minds and hearts of both Christians and non-Christians. Consequently, bankruptcies are at a record high, savings are at record lows and consumer debt continues to rise. Even more significantly, people’s spiritual growth and development is stifled, they fail to honor God with their finances and they fail to experience joy and freedom in this area of their lives. Willow Creek has a proven stewardship ministry track record. For over 20 years, the Good $ense Ministry of Willow Creek Community Church has been helping individuals and families by teaching biblical financial principles