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Savvy Stewardship

Savvy Stewardship

Written by: Timothy Kiser
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Simple financial solutions that inspire fearless generosity.

That's our goal.

Many financial talking heads "sprinkle" Jesus in the discussion but misrepresent Him and His word. Greed is often masked as the "blessing" of the Lord.

We are unapologetically Christ-centered in our approach.

My wife and I have experienced nearly every imaginable financial faux pas. When we began untangling our money mess our net worth was negative, our debt load was massive, our bank account was empty, stress levels were sky-high, our giving was paltry, and legitimate answers seemed elusive.


We’ve celebrated giftless birthdays and anniversaries. Many of our cars required prayer to get them started and additional prayers to get them to stop (only kind of kidding). Our children wore hand-me-down clothing out of necessity.

We’ve prayed the “fishes and loaves” prayers over our paychecks.


Life, for many years, was one large financial pain in the posterior.


Yet, God’s grace was sufficient during the struggle. He didn’t give up on us when we repeated the same money blunders. He was always gracious and patient.


We learned and applied Biblical financial wisdom. We pivoted when necessary and called audibles when it made sense.


God was with us every step of the way.

I want to share what we've learned over the past three decades.






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Episodes
  • Peaching the Gospel of the Kingdom To Unreached and Unengaged People Groups
    Jul 31 2024


    In this conversation, Pastor Randy Davis discusses his role as a bi-vocational pastor and the challenges and blessings that come with it. He emphasizes the importance of building a team and empowering others to share in the ministry.

    Pastor Davis also shares his approach to preaching, focusing on expository teaching and the study of Ephesians. He highlights the value of small churches and the need for pastors to have a personal connection with their congregation. Additionally, he discusses the financial aspect of being bi-vocational and the transparency in managing church finances. Pastor Randy Davis shares his journey with Reach the Rest and the impact of their ministry. He explains how his church took up an offering and partnered with Reach the Rest to plant churches and distribute Bibles in unreached areas. He emphasizes the importance of being good stewards of the blessings God has given and the opportunity to make a difference through giving. Pastor Randy also shares powerful stories of believers in Iran and the Middle East who are risking their lives to spread the gospel.


    Takeaways

    • Building a team and empowering others is crucial for the growth and success of a bivocational pastor.
    • Expository preaching and studying books of the Bible, like Ephesians, can have a transformative impact on both the pastor and the congregation.
    • Small churches play a vital role in representing the Word of God and providing a personal connection between the pastor and the congregation.
    • Transparency in managing church finances can foster trust and encourage giving.
    • Being bi-vocational requires effective time management and setting proper expectations with the church and the employer. Churches can partner with organizations like Reach the Rest to plant churches and distribute Bibles in unreached areas.
    • Being good stewards of God's blessings includes using resources to support missions and reach the unreached.
    • Even small contributions can significantly impact spreading the gospel and supporting believers in persecuted areas.
    • The stories of believers in Iran and the Middle East are a powerful reminder of the importance of sharing the gospel and supporting missions.


    Chapters

    00:00
    Introduction and Background

    05:12
    Favorite Hymns and Worship Songs

    08:36
    Preaching through the Psalms

    14:24
    Expository Preaching and Theology

    21:59
    The Value of Small Churches

    24:48
    Managing Time and Expectations

    27:22
    Transparency in Church Finances

    31:06
    Introduction to Reach the Rest and Stewardship

    33:02
    Partnering with Reach the Rest to Reach the Unreached

    36:36
    The Impact of Stewardship and Generosity in Missions

    48:49
    The ROI of Supporting Reach the Rest

    52:42
    Stories of Believers in Iran and the Middle East

    55:22
    Making a Difference with Small Contributions

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Financial Red Flags and Toxic Churches
    Jul 17 2024

    Summary

    In this episode of Savvy Stewardship, Tim Kiser discusses financial red flags in toxic churches and unhealthy ministries. He shares 21 red flags he has personally experienced.

    Tim emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and questioning and encourages listeners to think for themselves. He also highlights the need for transparency in church finances and the dangers of coercive and high-pressure offerings. Tim concludes by addressing the issue of pastors flying private jets as a red flag.

    Takeaways

    • Be critical and think for yourself when it comes to giving in churches and ministries.
    • Prioritize family over giving to the church.
    • Beware of pastors scolding members for inadequate giving.
    • Watch out for financial favoritism and the misuse of scriptures to manipulate giving.
    • Question and push back on coercive and high-pressure offerings.
    • Transparency in church finances is important.
    • Flying a private jet can be a red flag in a pastor or ministry leader.


    00:00
    Introduction

    02:56
    Identifying Financial Red Flags

    08:12
    The Misuse of Scriptures and Coercive Offerings

    11:04
    Transparency in Church Finances

    14:20
    Proper Pastoral Salaries and Staffing

    17:38
    Financial Decisions and Gaslighting

    21:31
    Gimmicky Fundraising and Expositional Teaching

    25:48
    Tithing and Salvation

    28:13
    Sacrificial Giving and Private Jets

    Thanks for listening!

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    Get some No Cost Financial Resources at https://www.theprofidare.com.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkiser/



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    27 mins
  • Getting Rich Slowly (Genesis 26)
    Jul 10 2024

    Summary

    In this episode, Tim discusses Genesis 26 and Isaac, focusing on the misconceptions of the prosperity gospel and how to apply the scripture in its proper context.

    He emphasizes the importance of obedience to God and cautions against using personal experiences as a basis for claiming that God has "spoken" to us.

    Tim debunks the idea of a hundredfold return in giving and highlights the principle of sowing and reaping in areas such as investments, labor, and attitude. He encourages listeners to start early and be patient in their journey to financial success.

    Takeaways

    • Obedience to God is crucial in our lives.
    • Personal experiences should not be used to claim that God has spoken to us.
    • The idea of a hundredfold return in giving is a misconception and not supported by biblical evidence.
    • The principle of sowing and reaping can be applied to areas such as investments, labor, and attitude.
    • Starting early and being patient is critical in the journey to financial success.

    Chapters

    00:00
    Misconceptions of the Prosperity Gospel and Applying Scripture in Context

    01:29
    The Importance of Obedience to God

    10:27
    The Principle of Sowing and Reaping in Investments, Labor, and Attitude



    Thanks for listening!

    If Savvy Stewardship has helped you, please give it a 5-star Review, follow us, and share it with your friends and family. Sharing is caring.

    Get some No Cost Financial Resources at https://www.theprofidare.com.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkiser/



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    25 mins
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