of the Christian life is that faith is not merely about me—my needs, my preferences, my interests—but about being part of something greater than ourselves. We understand this in other parts of life: in team sports, in business, in community life. Yet when it comes to faith, we can easily slip into asking, What do I get out of this? or How does this benefit me?
The truth is far bigger. In Christ, we are invited to join God’s unfolding renewal of the world. Jesus came announcing the Kingdom of God—God’s reign of healing, justice, and hope that is breaking into the world.
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As disciples, we are heralds of this new reality. Our lives, our gifts, and our faith are woven into God’s redemptive mission.
This September we launch our annual stewardship campaign—a season to prepare our hearts and our church for another year of ministry and mission. Stewardship is never just about budgets or keeping the lights on; it is about remembering that God has created us for more. Together, we will reflect on four themes that remind us we are made for more than merely getting by—we are made to live with purpose, community, impact, and generosity through and in Christ.
We are made for more…
purpose
“It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” — Philippians 2:13
Each of us has been created with intention. From the very beginning (Genesis 1:26–28; Isaiah 43:7), Scripture reminds us that we bear God’s image and are called to reflect His glory in the world. Our time, talents, and resources are not accidents or afterthoughts—they are gifts God has entrusted to us for His mission. Stewardship, then, is not about what the church needs from us, but about who God has created us to be. When we align our lives with His purpose, even the smallest act of service or offering becomes part of His renewing work.
community
“We, who are many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” — Romans 12:5
The Christian life was never meant to be lived in isolation. Like the early believers in Acts 2:42–47, we are called to devote ourselves to worship, fellowship, prayer, and service together. In community, we find encouragement when we are weary, accountability when we are tempted, and joy when we celebrate. Community reminds us that faith is not about “me and Jesus,” but about us together in Christ. As one body, each of us brings unique gifts, and together we become stronger than we could ever be alone.
impact
“To him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…” — Ephesians 3:20
When we live into our purpose and remain rooted in community, God uses us to create an impact far beyond what we could accomplish by ourselves. What feels small in our hands—a prayer, a meal shared, a tithe, an act of kindness—becomes powerful when placed in God’s hands. He takes the ordinary and makes it extraordinary. Every ministry we support, every life we touch, and every act of faith we practice becomes part of God’s larger story. Through us, God accomplishes “immeasurably more” than we could ever dream.
generosity
“God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things…you will abound in every good work.” — 2 Corinthians 9:8
At the heart of stewardship is trust. Generosity is not simply about writing a check or giving an offering; it is about surrendering our lives in faith to the God who provides. True generosity asks: Do I believe that God is enough? When we open our hands—our schedules, our gifts, our finances, our hearts—we discover that generosity is not about loss but about freedom. It is about participating in God’s abundance and seeing how He multiplies what we release. In generosity, we bear witness to a God who gives without measure and calls us to do the same.
