The circle is one of the oldest and strongest images known to man. We gathered in a circle to tell our stories, circled the wagons to protect ourselves going west, joined in a circle to play games as children, sat in council circles to make decisions, and circle up for prayer. The circle is strong to protect us within, yet infinitely expandable to include. We're trying a new thing, using the circle, not a committee, task force, or board, to describe the virtual and real group of people who define themselves, or are seeking to define themselves, as Christian stewards. What is a steward? Where do we start? Here's a starting place.
We are all stewards. The only question is what type of stewards we will be. What is a uniquely Christian steward? If stewardship is caring for, what are we caring for, and most importantly why? Here those of us who have committed to be stewards and those of us who are feeling the restlessness that means it's time for a next step in our spiritual growth, will share stories that ask these essential questions and what our experience, tradition, and scripture tell us about the answers.
Welcome to the circle.
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