Understanding Kingdom Finances Study Mini-Thesis

Understanding Kingdom Finances Research Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for International Ordination Program 2020 1 Corinthians 4: 1-2 You should think of us as Christs servants, who have been put in charge of Gods secret truths. The one thing required of such servants is that they be faithful to their master.2 of 39 | P a g e Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Stewards of Gods property ............................................................................................................. 5 a. Biblical examples of stewards ...................................................................................................... 5 b. Jesus the perfect steward ............................................................................................................. 5 c. God trusts you ............................................................................................................................... 6 d. God trusts you with the churchs property (including money) ................................................ 7 3. Ethical behaviour .............................................................................................................................. 9 a. Corruption ..................................................................................................................................... 9 b. Ghosts! ........................................................................................................................................... 9 c. Honesty and Integrity ................................................................................................................. 10 4. Wise counsel .................................................................................................................................... 11 a. Wills and wastes .......................................................................................................................... 11 5. Kingdom principles ......................................................................................................................... 12 6. Working for and with money ......................................................................................................... 13 a. Budget .......................................................................................................................................... 13 b. Debt .............................................................................................................................................. 14 c. Saving for sustainability ............................................................................................................. 16 d. Corporate governance ................................................................................................................ 17 7. Tithing and arms giving cheerfully ............................................................................................. 19 a. How the early church gave ......................................................................................................... 19 b. How the world gives versus Christians give ............................................................................. 19 c. Gods faithfulness ........................................................................................................................ 19 d. Concept