Too often, churches treat stewardship as a seasonal activity — a brief campaign in the fall focused on pledge cards and budget goals. But true stewardship is much bigger than that. It’s about cultivating a culture of gratitude, generosity, and faithful management of all God’s gifts — time, talent, treasure, and testimony — throughout the year.

A year-round stewardship team shifts the focus from fundraising to faith-raising. This team helps your congregation see generosity as a spiritual practice, not a financial transaction. It builds a rhythm of storytelling, celebration, and invitation that keeps generosity alive all year long.

When stewardship becomes a culture — not just a campaign — people experience the joy of giving and the church is better equipped to fulfill its mission every day of the year.

A strong team doesn’t just plan campaigns — it shapes the culture of stewardship in a church. Forming a team with the right people, roles, and focus can multiply generosity year after year.

Purpose
To cultivate a year-round culture of generosity that deepens gratitude, invites joyful giving, and connects financial stewardship with spiritual growth and mission impact.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a 12-month stewardship plan that includes storytelling, communication, education, and celebration.
• Inspire generosity through monthly themes, videos, testimonies, and stories of impact.
• Equip ministry leaders to talk naturally about giving and gratitude.
• Plan the annual pledge season as one milestone in a year-long journey of generosity.
• Collaborate with staff and finance leaders to share transparent and inspiring updates about church finances and ministry outcomes.

Ideal Team Composition

• 5–7 members representing diverse ages, ministries, and giving perspectives. 
• Members should embody gratitude, trustworthiness, creativity, and enthusiasm for the church’s mission.

When generosity becomes a shared spiritual practice rather than an annual obligation, the church becomes a radiant community of gratitude and grace. A year-round stewardship team helps align the heart of the church with the heart of God — every season, every story, every gift. A great generosity team is more than a committee — it’s a catalyst for a culture of faithful stewardship.