What Does Stewardship Mean?

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10

  1. Good stewards are proactive. They don’t wait until they feel like doing something.
  2. Good stewards are trustworthy. They are reliable and responsible.
  3. Good stewards are faithful. They don’t give up but keep going forward by faith.
  4. Good stewards are mindful. They don’t mindlessly move through life, they are thoughtful and purposeful.
  5. Good stewards are truthful. They aren’t deceptive or dishonest.
  6. Good stewards are diligent. They are persistent and hardworking.
  7. Good stewards are prayerful. They aren’t self-willed but seek the Lord’s guidance and direction in all things.
  8. Good stewards are discerning. They are sensitive to the Spirit’s leading and exercise good judgment.
  9. Good stewards recognize their role and responsibility. They don’t wander aimlessly, without a sense of purpose. They take their job as a manager of the mission seriously.
  10. Good stewards realize everything belongs to God. They understand that what has been entrusted to them is on loan from the Lord, and hold all things loosely.