Savvy Stewardship
Simple financial solutions that inspire fearless generosity.
That's our goal.
Many financial talking heads "sprinkle" Jesus in the discussion but misrepresent Him and His word. Greed is often masked as the "blessing" of the Lord.
We are unapologetically Christ-centered in our approach.
My wife and I have experienced nearly every imaginable financial faux pas. When we began untangling our money mess our net worth was negative, our debt load was massive, our bank account was empty, stress levels were sky-high, our giving was paltry, and legitimate answers seemed elusive.
We’ve celebrated giftless birthdays and anniversaries. Many of our cars required prayer to get them started and additional prayers to get them to stop (only kind of kidding). Our children wore hand-me-down clothing out of necessity.
We’ve prayed the “fishes and loaves” prayers over our paychecks.
Life, for many years, was one large financial pain in the posterior.
Yet, God’s grace was sufficient during the struggle. He didn’t give up on us when we repeated the same money blunders. He was always gracious and patient.
We learned and applied Biblical financial wisdom. We pivoted when necessary and called audibles when it made sense.
God was with us every step of the way.
I want to share what we've learned over the past three decades.
Savvy Stewardship
Peaching the Gospel of the Kingdom To Unreached and Unengaged People Groups
In this conversation, Pastor Randy Davis discusses his role as a bi-vocational pastor and the challenges and blessings that come with it. He emphasizes the importance of building a team and empowering others to share in the ministry.
Pastor Davis also shares his approach to preaching, focusing on expository teaching and the study of Ephesians. He highlights the value of small churches and the need for pastors to have a personal connection with their congregation. Additionally, he discusses the financial aspect of being bi-vocational and the transparency in managing church finances. Pastor Randy Davis shares his journey with Reach the Rest and the impact of their ministry. He explains how his church took up an offering and partnered with Reach the Rest to plant churches and distribute Bibles in unreached areas. He emphasizes the importance of being good stewards of the blessings God has given and the opportunity to make a difference through giving. Pastor Randy also shares powerful stories of believers in Iran and the Middle East who are risking their lives to spread the gospel.
Takeaways
- Building a team and empowering others is crucial for the growth and success of a bivocational pastor.
- Expository preaching and studying books of the Bible, like Ephesians, can have a transformative impact on both the pastor and the congregation.
- Small churches play a vital role in representing the Word of God and providing a personal connection between the pastor and the congregation.
- Transparency in managing church finances can foster trust and encourage giving.
- Being bi-vocational requires effective time management and setting proper expectations with the church and the employer. Churches can partner with organizations like Reach the Rest to plant churches and distribute Bibles in unreached areas.
- Being good stewards of God's blessings includes using resources to support missions and reach the unreached.
- Even small contributions can significantly impact spreading the gospel and supporting believers in persecuted areas.
- The stories of believers in Iran and the Middle East are a powerful reminder of the importance of sharing the gospel and supporting missions.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
05:12
Favorite Hymns and Worship Songs
08:36
Preaching through the Psalms
14:24
Expository Preaching and Theology
21:59
The Value of Small Churches
24:48
Managing Time and Expectations
27:22
Transparency in Church Finances
31:06
Introduction to Reach the Rest and Stewardship
33:02
Partnering with Reach the Rest to Reach the Unreached
36:36
The Impact of Stewardship and Generosity in Missions
48:49
The ROI of Supporting Reach the Rest
52:42
Stories of Believers in Iran and the Middle East
55:22
Making a Difference with Small Contributions
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