Mission and stewardship: loving God and neighbor with our heart and our treasure

Brandi Richelle Casto-Waters

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Mission and stewardship: loving God and neighbor with our heart and our treasure

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Brandi Richelle Casto-Waters. Mission and Stewardship: Loving God and Neighbor with Our Heart and Our Treasure. Columbia Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/5676c983-602b-4988-90e5-dfe47c392e1d.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

B. R. Casto-waters. Mission and stewardship: loving God and neighbor with our heart and our treasure. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/5676c983-602b-4988-90e5-dfe47c392e1d

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Brandi Richelle Casto-Waters. Mission and Stewardship: Loving God and Neighbor with Our Heart and Our Treasure. Columbia Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/5676c983-602b-4988-90e5-dfe47c392e1d.

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Brandi Richelle Casto-Waters

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Abstract

When asked which commandment in the law was the greatest, Jesus said, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself'' (Matt. 22:36-38). This report explores the relationship of mission and stewardship. It is focused on the life of a particular congregation where increased involvement in hands-on mission has led to a deepened understanding of stewardship. Engaging in ministry with people who are hurting, grieving, lonely, poor, and oppressed, and working together for justice, peace, and reconciliation has directly affected how members of the community are faithful stewards of all that God has entrusted to their care. Jesus also said, 'For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also' (Matt. 6:21). This research indicates that the inverse is also true. When people invest their hearts in the mission of the church it is very likely their treasure will follow.

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