Is your church looking for a study for a Wednesday evening service or adult Bible study? The five core lessons in Track C are intended to provide a Biblical perspective of finances for Anabaptist churches. They consider why we have been given so much and move us toward becoming trustworthy stewards and wisely investing our resources in God’s kingdom.
TRACK C
LOCAL CHURCH
Lead a biblical financial study with your church.
35 CHAPTERS
Five Foundational lessons with Biblical stewardship teaching for our Anabaptist churches, challenging and equipping us to better manage our resources.
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TABLE of CONTENTS
- 1. DISPARITY – Why Poverty and Wealth in Our World?
- What is disparity and why does it exist?
- How does God feel about disparity?
- Why have I been given so much and what responsibility do I have to others?
- 2. TREASURE – Whose Is This?
- What does it mean to be a steward?
- How much of our resources may we spend on ourselves?
- What is the relationship between spending and values?
- 3. GOALS – Comparing Our Goals with God’s
- What are some actions that bless or grieve the heart of God?
- What is the role of goals for a Christian?
- What are some of your goals for the resources God has entrusted to you?
- 4. OBSTACLES – What Gets in Our Way?
- How do the greatest commands clarify our priorities?
- What obstacles get in the way of good desires and great intentions?
- How do we deal with obstacles?
- 5. INVESTOR – Is This an Investment or an Expense?
- What role do our resources play in our calling as salt and light?
- What do opportunities cost?
- How can we invest in the opportunities and people God places around us?
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ADDITIONAL TOPICS
- A1. HOLISTIC LIVING – Sacred and Secular Divide?
- Are money and work evil?
- Are some activities more spiritual than others?
- What does it mean to compartmentalize our lives?
- A2. LIFE – Intentional or by Default?
- How did two key questions alter the course of Paul’s life?
- How do we determine what is best to do?
- What happens when we don’t live life intentionally?
- A3. HABITS – Harnessing Their Power
- How can habits help us financially?
- Habits have tremendous power for good or bad
- How do we break bad habits and develop good ones?
- A4. DISCIPLINE – Putting the Plan into Action
- What is the difference between discipline and self-discipline?
- How do we develop self-discipline?
- How do we help others develop self-discipline?
- A5. PRIORITIZING – So Many Choices
- How does being a Christian affect our priorities?
- How do I determine my priorities?
- How does prioritizing facilitate good decision-making?
- A6. BUDGET – Burdensome or Helpful?
- What is the role of planning in finances?
- How does a spending plan work?
- Discuss common methods of implementing a budget
- A7. EXPENSES – Thoughtless or with a Plan?
- Why is covetousness so dangerous?
- What choices tend to ruin our financial plans?
- How do you classify an expense as necessary or unnecessary?
- A8. GIVING – Cost or Eternal Investment?
- What is a healthy perspective on giving?
- Consider John Wesley’s three rules for money
- How do you decide how much and where to give?
- A9. SAVINGS – For What Purpose?
- How do we balance saving money with trusting God?
- How does our heart follow our treasure?
- Develop a SMART savings plan
- A10. CREDIT CARDS – Dangerous or Helpful?
- How does contentment influence our finances?
- What are the advantages and dangers of credit cards?
- How do we use credit cards wisely?
- A11. INVESTMENTS – Wall Street or Elsewhere?
- Contrast laying up treasure on earth and in heaven
- What does wise investing look like for the Christian?
- How do we determine where to invest our money?
- A12. DEBT – Is Recovery Possible?
- Consider the relationship of the debtor to the creditor
- Is bankruptcy a good solution to debt?
- How do we best work toward repaying debts?
- A13. LOANS – Wisdom or Danger?
- What are the benefits and opportunities of debt-free living?
- When and how should we borrow money?
- What principles and practical considerations should guide us?
- A14. ADVERTISEMENTS – Are We Naïve?
- How does contentment affect our shopping?
- Advertisements are carefully crafted to convince us to buy
- How do we objectively evaluate our purchases?
- A15. HOUSING – Purchasing or Renting?
- How can we use our homes to bless others?
- What are the pros and cons of owning a house?
- When is it advantageous to rent?
- B1. MONEY AND MARRIAGE – Harmony or Division?
- How can couples keep money from becoming a point of contention?
- How can we facilitate communication and understanding?
- Do I tend toward a closed-handed or open-handed approach to money?
- B2. CHILDREN – Foundations for the Kingdom
- How can we as parents teach our children the value of money?
- What are the obstacles and challenges parents face?
- How much money should our children have access to?
- B3. YOUTH – For Self or the Kingdom?
- What are the opportunities and challenges specific to youths?
- How can young people make wise financial decisions?
- How can others encourage youths to make wise choices?
- C1. THE GOOD LIFE – Service or Self?
- Is it okay to enjoy a few relaxing years after a lifetime of work?
- What financial preparations need to be made as we age?
- How much preparation is wise or biblical?
- C2. HEALTH CARE – Hospital’s Decision or Yours?
- What is the role of faith in our end-of-life planning?
- What legal preparations need our attention?
- How much money and effort do we put into extending our lives?
- C3. UNTIL GLORY – Going until You’re Gone
- Being a faithful, inspiring example
- Opportunities for seniors to invest and serve
- What do you have to offer to younger generations?
- D1. WORK – Blessing or Difficulty?
- Why do we work?
- What is a proper attitude toward work?
- What are the blessings and opportunities of work?
- D2. WORK ETHICS – Pleasing God or Man?
- How do I choose a job?
- What work attitudes and habits are appreciated?
- How do we deal with negative work ethics?
- D3. EMPLOYEE – Drudgery or Joy?
- How can we thrive in the workplace?
- How can I use my job to serve others?
- How do I become a more effective employee and kingdom builder?
- E1. STARTUP BUSINESS – Are My Business Goals Correct?
- Are my gifts better aligned to work as an employer or employee?
- What is the purpose of business?
- What are the steps to starting a new business?
- E2. WORKFORCE – Self or Team?
- How do I empower and support workers?
- Giving clear expectations and appropriate compensation to employees
- A primary purpose of business is to demonstrate the character of God
- E3. COMPLIANCE & COLLECTIONS – Government and Customers
- Does Romans 13 apply to my business?
- What do I do if a customer doesn’t pay me?
- What are ways to live out “going the second mile”?
- E4. RUNAWAY – Does Business Control You?
- How do we reconcile the Book of Proverbs and Jesus’ teaching?
- How do I know if my business is controlling me?
- How do I keep my time and energy investment in check?
- E5. COMMUNITY – People over Profits
- How can we use our businesses to invest in people and the kingdom of God?
- What does God have in mind for our occupations?
- How do I serve the hungry, thirsty, naked or incarcerated with my business?
- E6. BUSINESS & BROTHERHOOD – How Transparent?
- How transparent and accountable should business owners be with their brotherhood?
- How do we navigate the relationship between business and church?
- Should our local brotherhood be responsible for our debt if we did not ask their advice?
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