Embracing the spiritual discipline of stewardship in tough times means that Christians must live out what they say they believe, according to Associate General Minister and Vice President Todd Adams. Adams recently took part in an event for judicatory leaders as part of the Leadership Education program at Duke Divinity School. In an interview with “Faith & Leadership,” the program’s online magazine, Adams said the Church needs to monitor expenses, making sure to maximize every dollar that is entrusted to it. At the same time it must clearly relay the message that we serve an abundant God who has provided us with more than enough for what we need.
As part of his job, Adams is responsible for promotion and interpretation of the church’s common fund – Disciples Mission Fund - which involves the receipt and distribution of DMF with 72 ministry partners. He is also responsible for fundraising and promotion, which he sees as an opportunity. “We really need to articulate the message of hope, the good news that the church has to offer in the midst of all of this bad news that is going on around us,” said Adams. To view his interview, entitled “We serve a God of abundance,” visit:
www.faithandleadership.duke.edu/multimedia/todd-adams-we-serve-god-abundance
The 2009 Stewardship Resource Materials can be downloaded as a PDF document at:
www.disciplesmissionfund.org/Portals/1/PDF/stewardship/2009StewardshipMaterials.pdf