Our culture is saturated with money, and that presents enormous spiritual dangers. Wealth can seduce and enslave us. This curriculum from Everence offers six lessons exploring biblical generosity and ways to avoid and confront the allure of wealth and put money in its proper place in our lives. (Photo © laurent hamels – Fotolia.com)
This is Lectionary Year C, which features Luke’s gospel, so take a deep dive into that Gospel’s understanding of economics. This curriculum explores 12 key passages in Luke’s gospel that highlight stories from Jesus about wealth, poverty and generosity. From Everence.
Today’s youth have more money at their disposal than their parents or grandparents did, but perhaps less real knowledge about how to use money responsibly as a person of faith. Thsi 26-page curriculum from Everence (Church of the Brethren) offers practical knowledge from a faith perspective. (Photo © alphaspirit – Fotolia.com)
This free workshop series from Everence is designed to help first-world people from the 21st century understand biblical principles of wealth, generosity and stewardship. And, of course, apply them to our lives today. This is no small challenge, but worth the effort. (Photo © momius – Fotolia.com)
Check out the educational offerings from Everence, a ministy of the Mennonite Church USA. You’ll find free downloadable curricula for adults, church leaders, youth, and even a Spanish language resource. There’s also a list of recommended books, calculators, and personal finance information, too. (Photo by opensourceway used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)