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On the real meaning of stewardship

Posted on September 10, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Stewardship

If you’ve spent any time in a church, there is a high probability that you have been exposed to the word stewardship. It is a great word and a great concept, but too often it is used only in reference to finances and giving.

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