I made a mistake.
I cut the clip too short.
Later in the video, Josh confirms that if you can’t redeem a resource by honoring God with it, God may be leading you to release it, by “giving those funds directly to His mission”. Which in this context, is writing that dollar amount in the Stored Resources section of the commitment card for the $225 million campaign.
Adding context: This clip comes from a longer video walking members through commitment cards for the $225 million Into the Breach campaign. Josh explains the “gifts from my stored resources” section, which includes savings, stocks, and property.
Honoring God with our resources is noble. But the implication here is that God may be calling you to “release” those resources by giving them to the church. Why else include this category on the card? And why specifically mention a home unless selling it to give to the church is a possibility they want people to consider?
Full video is here for context: intothebreach.lakepointe.chu…
I hope the folks at Lakepointe know they shouldn’t feel guilty for not wanting to sell their home or liquidate their savings, investments, or other valuable assets to fund Josh Howerton’s Into the Breach campaign.
You shouldn’t have to justify keeping your home by turning it into a ministry opportunity. Making people feel guilty for not surrendering their personal assets is manipulation, not discipleship.
Check out the full conversation here:
youtu.be/Nz2iv-n6aiQ
Transparency and accountability are vital for the modern church. They protect those who give, help leaders avoid pitfalls, and build trust.
So grateful Nathan Apffel, host of the Religion Business, and @_jeremiahj had this conversation.
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