Matthew 6:19–24
Jesus says:
- Don’t store up treasure on earth (temporary)
- Store up treasure in heaven (eternal)
- “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”
- The “eye is the lamp of the body” (your perspective shapes your life)
- You cannot serve both God and money
Pastor Jason’s point was simple: your relationship with money is shaped by how you see it, and money reveals what you trust most.
Why We Had This Conversation
This message was intentionally different. It wasn’t about numbers or pressure. It was about biblical stewardship, transparency, and trust.
Pastor Jason framed it clearly:
Money is never the point; mission is. And provision exists so ministry can flourish.
Scripture doesn’t separate spiritual formation from material stewardship. Jesus talked about money often because it exposes the heart.
1. Calling and Responsibility
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1–2
“Servants of Christ… managers… required to be found faithful.”
Board Question: What sense of calling do you feel toward this church, and what weight and joy do you carry helping steward what God has entrusted to The Well?
What we heard
- Serving on the board is an honor, but not more important than other ministry roles. Every part of the body matters.
- Stewardship carries real weight because giving represents:
- sacrifice
- trust
- sometimes a hard step of obedience for people with church hurt
- The “weight” includes avoiding two extremes:
- thinking too small and getting in the way of what God wants to do
- spending recklessly just because resources exist
- Several shared they’re thinking long-term: not just next quarter, but future generations and building a church that lasts.
2. Trust and Accountability
Scripture: Proverbs 11:14
“Without guidance… a people will fall, but with many counselors there is deliverance.”
Board Question: How are decisions made, and what guardrails are in place to ensure integrity and wisdom?
What we heard
- Prayer comes first. Decisions aren’t treated as business-only.
- The board emphasized bringing finances “into the light,” because darkness is where bad decisions and distrust grow.
- Guardrails mentioned included:
- outside accounting review
- shared visibility into the books
- checks and balances around spending
- clear structures explained in the Welcome Home class
- The board is not there to rubber-stamp leadership. They:
- ask hard questions
- deliberate seriously
- sometimes have private discussion space so they can speak freely
- Spiritual accountability exists beyond the board, through leaders the church submits to and can access if concerns arise.
3. Financial Health Without Fear
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6–7
“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but… power, love, and sound judgment.”
Board Question: Without getting into numbers, how would you describe the financial health and stability of the church, and how does that help you lead with confidence rather than fear?
What we heard
- The board described the church as being in a strong financial position, largely due to sacrificial generosity and wise stewardship.
- They shared that confidence has been built over time:
- each year requires faith
- each year they’ve watched God provide again
- They described the current moment as a season where growth is happening quickly, and the question becomes:
- “How do we keep up with what God is doing without getting in the way?”
- Pastor Jason noted that detailed numbers will be shared later through the church’s annual update (often referred to as an annual report / “From the Desk”). The purpose of this Sunday was heart, not spreadsheets.
4. Vision and the Journey Ahead
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2–3
“Write the vision… make it clear… though it delays, wait for it… it will certainly come.”
Board Question: What excites you about the future of The Well, and what becomes possible when a church is spiritually alive and financially strong?
What we heard
- A consistent theme: make room for people.
- seats are not about buildings
- they’re about stories and lives changed
- They spoke about the future with humility, not hype:
- more reach
- more discipleship
- more depth
- One board member framed it as: go wide and go deep.
- wide: access, campuses, room for people
- deep: formation, maturity, discipleship, long obedience
- Pastor Jason closed by re-centering the mission:
- buildings don’t change hearts
- Jesus does
- the goal is always “one more person” coming into the light and life of Christ
Reflection Questions
- What does your relationship with money reveal about what you trust most?
- How would you describe your “eye” toward money: fearful, controlling, anxious… or healthy and surrendered?
- When you think about generosity, do you feel pressure, or do you see it as worship and trust?
- What would it look like for you to serve God with an undivided heart in this area?
Prayer Prompt
Jesus, bring light into my relationship with money and trust.
Heal fear, control, and divided loyalty in my heart.
Teach me to see provision as a tool for mission, not a substitute for security.
Give our church wisdom, humility, transparency, and faith as we steward what You’ve entrusted to us so that ministry can flourish and lives can be changed.
