Disciples Generous Response
Prepare a Disciples Generous Response for your next worship service or small group gathering.
Offering
The Disciples’ Generous Response is a spiritual practice rooted in gratitude and the teachings of Jesus. It’s often expressed in worship through the offering, but it extends far beyond that moment, shaping how we manage resources, care for others, and respond to God’s grace in everyday life.
Principles of a Disciple’s
Generous Response
God gifts each person with boundless grace and unending love. God’s gifts for each of us are expressed through the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
When we faithfully respond to the ministry of Jesus Christ we become accountable to one another, God, and ourselves. Our response to God’s gifts of love and grace is to serve others and let generosity become part of our nature.
Managing the money we have, no matter the amount, expresses our desire to love and help God, neighbors, ourselves, and the world. When we focus our giving on God’s purposes, our hearts become more aligned with God’s heart.
Tithing is a spiritual practice. It is a gift of thanksgiving to God in response to God’s generous gifts to us. When we share our tithes, the church can spread joy, hope, love, and peace around the world so others can experience God’s generosity, too.
Saving is a way to prepare for the future. It gives us the chance to extend our love and create a better tomorrow for our families, friends, the church’s mission, and the world.
Responsible spending is a commitment to live a healthy, happy life together with God and others. The teachings of Jesus challenge us to make lifestyle choices that are often countercultural.
Whole-life Stewardship
Generosity starts with gratitude; when we recognize God’s many gifts, we naturally want to give back and support Jesus Christ’s mission around the world. Whole-life stewardship means using every part of our lives to serve God and build His kingdom. By practicing this kind of stewardship, we grow in generosity and help create a peaceful world, using everything we have for God’s purposes.
Worship & Small Group Resources
Short, worship-ready Disciples’ Generous Response moments that explore the impact of generosity in the lives of individuals and communities.
This full curriculum includes a 120-page book, group study guide, and PowerPoint slides that are intended for adult formation, small groups, or a stewardship series.
Journey through a six-week season of generosity that invites individuals and communities to reflect on God’s extravagant grace, embrace joyful discipleship, and respond through intentional whole-life stewardship.