What is Stewardship?

From the Diocese of Charleston – Stewardship is a way of life, not a program. Rooted in scripture and flowing from discipleship, stewardship allows us to recognize that we, as individuals, are not owners of our lives but rather are stewards or managers. Stewardship, quite simply, is recognizing that everything we have and everything we are is a gift from God and being grateful and generous with those gifts. stewardship and how becoming a true steward will open your life to a joy you never imagined!

What is True Stewardship?

What is Stewardship? Think stewardship is all about money? In this video from spiritual director Mike Van Vranken, learn the truth about stewardship and how becoming a true steward will open your life to a joy you never imagined!

The Joy of Sharing

A friar shares what a small Haitian boy did that moved him deeply, and speaks about the secret of joy that the little boy had already discovered.

Stewardship (The Water Parable)

Stewardship is a very important part of our faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. We are all allotted different amounts of resources and will one day be judged on how well we used them. Follow Jesus is an opportunity for life everlasting, but it’s also an opportunity for you to share that love and lead other people to receive everlasting life as well! This video was created to give personality to the idea of stewardship in a simple visualization

Christian Discipleship

The term “discipleship” has been a buzz word for a while (like 2000 years at least!), but especially in recent years. In this video, Fr. Mike gives four basics for being a disciple of Christ. If you’re looking for a challenge, try what Fr. Mike suggests here. They’re simple tips, but they’re not that easy.

Tips for Praying

Prayer isn’t just another good thing to do; it’s absolutely necessary if we want to know God’s will in our lives and draw closer to him. The trouble is finding the time and willpower to pray. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz suggests being a bit more intentional in our prayer lives, asking these four simple questions: When should I pray, where should I pray, what should I pray, and why should I pray?

How to Avoid Being Ungrateful

Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us to appreciate our blessings while we have them, rather than complaining when they are taken from us. Gratitude is a powerful vehicle for change when we use the gifts given to us… and use them well.

The Prosperity Gospel

Bishop Barren on the Prosperity Gospel

Building a Vibrant Parish

 12 part series -Discover Latest Trends & Best Practices for Your Vibrant Parish
This free 12-part webinar series from Tracy Earl Welliver is designed to help parish leaders and staff learn the foundational building blocks and best practices for creating a vibrant parish — not just the how behind best practices but also the why. Sessions include guests from vibrant parishes and dioceses throughout the country, real-life examples and best practices, and takeaway material.

SEED (Stewardship, Engagement, Evangelization, Discipleship)

 5 part series – Sowing Good SEED

(Stewardship, Engagement, Evangelization, Discipleship)

We are all called to be responsible sowers of seed so that the harvest will be great. But without serious discernment of the what, where, why, and how of sowing that seed, we fail to operate as good stewards of the Gospel message entrusted to us. This 5-part webinar series is designed to effectively bring people to Jesus Christ, enliven our parishes and dioceses, and create a clearer reflection of the Kingdom of God.

Exploring Generosity

 3 part series –Create a Culture of Generosity

Join LPi’s own stewardship expert, Tracy Earl Welliver, for conversations that will engage, inform, and inspire in the latest webinar series, Exploring Generosity. Generosity is a fruit of stewardship living, and the door to true freedom in Christ. The series will look at everything from the teachings of Jesus to using digital tools to create a plan of generosity in your own parish. All of our guests are experts in cultivating a generosity culture and specialize in particular facets of the bigger picture. Explore the roots and foundations of generosity, the ways to create a culture of generosity in a church community, and plant meaningful seeds within individual disciples so they may grow into generous stewards.

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