Financial Wisdom Matters: Pastors Can't Afford to Stay Silent

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Scott Pearring shares the benefits of financial discipleship in the church, because when pastors stay silent, people look to TikTok, YouTube, and secular voices that discourage generosity.

He reveals how one Sunday afternoon can ignite transformation, why generosity is about freedom, not guilt, and how financial discipleship serves both the struggling and the wealthy.

Expect to learn how real stories inspire imagination, why practical teaching matters, and how money conversations are central to kingdom work.

• Scott starts by sharing the story of a pastor in the Bay Area who admitted, "I know many of our people are struggling financially, but I just don't have the bandwidth to take on another project." 
• Scott emphasizes that pastors don't ignore financial discipleship because they don't care. More often, they just don't know where to start.
• Instead of launching a long financial program that requires a huge commitment, Scott suggests something simple: one afternoon, a Sunday after church, dedicated to financial health.
• One pastor tried it—and the room was packed with families, young professionals, and retirees. They talked about budgeting, retirement, college planning, and generosity. It was fun, practical, and exactly the kind of program the pastor had been hoping for.
• Scott explains that financial wisdom can't remain an abstract theory. It must be rooted in real stories and practical solutions that fit the local context.
• When people hear authentic generosity stories that are descriptive, not prescriptive, it sparks imagination. Suddenly, people can see what adventure God might be inviting them to.
• Learn why biblical generosity isn't about guilt—it's about freedom. Your own giving story can inspire others to walk in generosity with joy.
• Scott shares a story about a doctor who admitted she wasn't as intentional about giving as she wanted to be. She made a radical commitment after feeling the Spirit's prompting, and a year later, she was one of the most joyful, generous givers he'd ever met.
• Scott emphasizes that financial wisdom workshops are not just for the struggling. They're for everyone—whether you're drowning in debt or stewarding millions, biblical guidance speaks to your situation.
• The enemy loves when the church stays silent on financial wisdom. Silence keeps God's people anxious, unequipped, and vulnerable.
• When churches don't teach biblical wisdom on money, people fill the gap with advice from TikTok, YouTube, secular advisors, or tax professionals who discourage generosity altogether.
• According to Scott, teaching your people financial wisdom is never about money. It's about discipleship and spiritual formation.
• Scott reminds us that teaching financial wisdom is ministry. It's kingdom work, and it's one of the small but essential roles the local church was always meant to play.

 

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