The 33 Laws of Stewardship: Principles for a Life of True Fulfillment

All too often the word Stewardship is given a very narrow definition, focusing only on the management of money. It is so much more than that.

Stewardship encompasses virtually every part of life. It is the wise, purposeful management of all that we have and all that we are.

To understand stewardship is to grasp the essence of life's meaning. To practice stewardship is to fulfill that meaning in a way that pleases God and satisfies the most profound human longings.

There are timeless principles of stewardship—Laws established in God's character and expressed in His Word. This book is about those Laws. It's an exploration of things that really matter, things eternal.

These are truths with genuine power—a transcendent power that can transform the way we think, the way we plan, the way we act. Explore them. Meditate on them. Dare to put them into practice. They can change your life.

Dave Sutherland is Chief Strategic Office of INJOY Stewardship Services (ISS), a cutting-edge consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. After a successful 25-year career with IBM and three years as Executive Pastor of a large church, Dave served for 10 years as President of ISS before assuming his current role. Under his insightful leadership, ISS partnered with thousands of churches to raise over $2 billion for ministry projects. Dave and his wife, Roxine, are blessed with four children and seven grandchildren.

Kirk Nowery is President of INJOY Stewardship Services, founded by Dr. John C. Maxwell. Prior to joining ISS in 1997, Kirk served for 18 years as Senior Pastor of one of the nation's largest congregations in Miami, Florida. During his tenure at the church he was also Chairman of Dade Christian School, an acclaimed institution with an enrollment of over 2,000 students. From 1983 to 1995 he was Chaplain of the famed Miami Dolphins football team. In his strategic role with ISS, Kirk's primary objective is to assist pastors and church leaders and enhance their effectiveness in ministry. Kirk and his wife, Denise, are the parents of three grown children.