Program Summary
The Church Stewardship element of the Program is a phenomenal intensive on healthy financial living that should be considered by anyone wanting to govern, teach, manage, protect or operate the financials of a church. The courses are straightforward when it comes to biblical principles on financial stewardship and best practices for those in the body of Christ. The program offers a strong foundation in ministry operations as it relates to developing a healthy and balanced financial portfolio, and demonstrating good stewardship. Students are exposed to the key fundamentals of tithing, reaping, sowing, and understanding the principles of increase. pastors, head-deacon, church administrators, or any individual who works close or desires to work closely within the church or ministry finance department.
Program Overview
n this program students will learn how church stewardship encompasses all of life, however not much care is given to its teaching and practices. The program creates the urgency that every believer needs help in their journey to purpose. Scholars gain an understanding of the governing of the church as well as assist the church in how living out a richer and fuller life of biblical stewardship keeps believers in alignment with God’s will. This program aids in the development of team leadership skills that are important to fundraising projects, financial assets, as well as discipleship. Upon completion of this program, graduates will have a profound understanding of true stewardship, in which stewards are disciples of Christ who grasp the fact that their life is already owned by the Creator and that everything is a gift from God. Students will develop care for creation, urgency for the people, and a burning desire to promote great leadership skills within the church.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for Board Certification through the (5-Fold National Certification Board). A student who completes this program can take the 5-Fold Church Stewardship Exam. A student who receives a passing score will become 5-Fold Church Steward Certified®
Career Field
The church stewardship program is crafted for individuals seeking a degree to serve in rescue missions, product stewardship counsel, director of stewardship services, or a stewardship manager. sociology or social work.
This program would be an ideal choice for those individuals who are interested. This is also a great entry-level program for individuals hoping to join the church board as Treasurer of the Board. With the recent increase in unemployment rates and the major financial impact on our economy, the opportunity to provide financial coaching, advice, and discipline has never been more needed; a concentration in church stewardship will provide the expertise to help fill this gap by educating the church on living a healthier financial life. Graduates who are searching for a career as a major gifts officer or research area specialist should consider the Church Stewardship area of study.