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Stepping Stones of the Steward (Library of Christian Stewardship)

Religion & Spirituality

Vallet, Ronald E.

Christian Books & Bibles

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

Now thoroughly revised-with significant changes in chapters dealing with faith and money and environmental issues-Vallet's inspirational study teaches Christians how to gain a sense of purpose, how to properly use resources, talents, and money, and how to reach out with compassion for the welfare of others and for the planet. This inspirational study takes the images of journey and steward as metaphors for the Christian's life and uses several of Jesus' parables as a springboard to explore various dimensions of Christian stewardship. Besides significant revisions to the text, this second edition of Stepping Stones includes a new epilogue that discusses the mission funding crisis of the church in North American and the changing views on both the church and its mission. Thought-provoking questions and suggestions for further reflection appear at the end of each chapter, and a study guide outlines ways to use the book in small-group setting.

Stepping Stones of the Steward: A Faith Journey through Jesus' Parables (Faith's Horizons)

Wm. B. Eerdmans-Lightning Source

This important study documents the continuing decline in mission funding throughout the mainline denominations in North America and Australia and offers sound, biblically based recommendations for turning the situation around. Ronald Vallet and Charles Zech examine the downward trend in mission funding and seek to explain the phenomenon by exploring social science theories that at the same time purport to provide solutions to the problem. They go beyond these theories, however, by arguing that mainline denominations are in fact fatally enmeshed in the assumptions and presuppositions of modernity and that insights and real solutions to the funding crisis are more likely to be found in renewed Bible study and theological reflection.

The Mainline Church's Funding Crisis: Issues and Possibilities (Faith's Horizons)

Zech, Charles E.

History

Eerdmans Pub.Co.

The most vital question confronting the church in North America at the turn of the century is whether it can, in the face of the myriad distractions of modern society remember who it is, what it is called to do, and especially, whose it is. In this volume Ronald Vallet explores the biblical basis for stewardship, with major emphasis on God's promises and commands, to help congregations become the households of God that he intends them to be.

Congregations at the Crossroads: Remembering to Be Households of God (Faith's Horizons)

World

The Steward Living in Covenant explores the theme of stewardship from a fruitful new perspective. Ronald Vallet explores Old Testament stories from creation to Isaiah and links the life of the steward to the theme of covenant—a first for books in this area. 
Written as an Old Testament parallel to Vallet’s acclaimed Stepping Stones of the Steward, this new volume reclaims the Old Testament foundations of a fully biblical theology of stewardship. Vallet looks especially at the promise and command aspects of God’s covenant with his people as a vital dimension of what it means to be a steward. A special feature of the volume is the inclusion of two choral readings and three dramas by dramatist Wanda Vassallo specifically designed to enliven worship and education programs.

The Steward Living in Covenant: A New Perspective on Old Testament Stories

The word stewardship comes across as stale and mildly distasteful to many in the church today ― as a term limited in its scope to euphemistic conversations about financial giving. Yet, as Ronald Vallet points out, when the apostle Paul refers to "stewards of the mysteries of God" (1 Cor. 4:1), he's talking about something much deeper and richer than fund-raising. In Stewards of the Gospel Vallet recovers a more adequate understanding of Christian stewardship in light of both the New Testament and the realities facing today's church as it deals with challenges to justice, to the environment, and even to faith itself. He then applies his reinvigorated concept of stewardship in practical ways to congregations, to their pastors and leaders, and to the seminaries and denominational structures that mold and support those leaders. Enhancing Vallet's broad, gospel-oriented vision of stewardship are thoughtful responses from six seasoned theological educators: Daniel Aleshire, David L. Bartlett, Bruce C. Birch, Terry Parsons, Eugene F. Roop, and L. E. "Ted" Siverns.

Stewards of the Gospel: Reforming Theological Education

Eerdmans

The most vital question confronting the church in North America at the turn of the century is whether it can, in the face of the myriad distractions of modern society, remember who it is, what it is called to do, and, especially, whose it is. In this volume Ronald Vallet explores the biblical basis for stewardship, with major emphasis on God's promises and commands, to help congregations become the households of God that he intends them to be. Vallet also discusses several church-related issues that affect the life and practices of congregations today. He deals with fantasies and fears about money in the congregation, shows the central role that authentic worship plays in focusing congregations on God, examines the proper roles of pastors and laity, and considers the prevailing concepts and practices of modern culture that can entangle today's churches. Vallet's work provides an insightful map for churches as they confront the confusing crossroads of life in our world.

Congregations at the Crossroads: Remembering to be Households of God

Wipf and Stock

Rev. Ronald E. Vallet looks at the metaphor of a steward and finds the picture it calls to mind a most helpful one, as the model for our whole Christian identity today. The author takes Jesus's parables and shows how they can be stepping stones to understand God's purpose and bring us to Christian maturity as stewards. The book is full of new insights and stories and each chapter is followed by challenging questions to that it can be used by individuals or in bible study groups.

Stepping Stones of the Steward

Literature & Fiction

Indian Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge

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