The Meaning of Stewardship

Time, Treasure, and Talent

 “The theology behind stewardship, as presented in the Bible, is straightforward. The master has departed on a trip and left the steward in charge. When he returns, the master asks for an accounting from the steward: ‘What have you done with what I entrusted to you ?’ The message is that all creation is a gift. Each of us has been entrusted with gifts, in the form of our time, talent, and treasure. Someday we will be called to give an accounting of how we used these gifts to advance the Kingdome of God.”

Charles E. Zech, Best Practices in Parish Stewardship, pg. 10