The Faithful Steward: Reclaiming Stewardship for Christ's Kingdom

The Faithful Steward: Reclaiming Stewardship for Christ's Kingdom is a forthright and critical review of the assumptions and practices of secular philanthropy as these have been adopted and applied by the Christian Church. The Church has often been enthralled by the promise of more money, particularly if it is "easy" money, and has thus fallen into the arms of secular fundraisers, without subjecting secular methods and operative principles to the scrutiny of its own theological and biblical agenda.

The Faithful Steward parses the practice of fundraising as it is frequently experienced in Churches, and finds it wanting. Michael O'Hurley-Pitts re-establishes a grounded approach, and argues convincingly for a recovery of the fullness of "passionate stewardship." The book is thoroughly researched, and moves easily and cogently between statistical analysis, theological assessment, practice, and anecdotal integration.

A highly acclaimed, ecumenical work by Michael O'Hurley-Pitts, Ph.D., D.D. A perfect resource for clergy and lay stewardship leaders, for parishes contemplating major fundraising initiatives, for study groups, or individual Christians who want help assessing how they can repossess the fullness of stewardship.