# Ep.40: Stop Fundraising. Start Discipling.

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Podcast: [Distilled: Church Finance Made Simple](https://stenobird.com/podcast/distilled-church-finance-made-simple-7726670)
Published: 2026-09-01T19:13:09+00:00
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## Resource

Summary What if generosity isn’t really a money issue at all? In this episode of Distilled: Church Finance Made Simple , Dan, Kira, and Leo Sabo continue their conversation about financial discipleship and why churches should stop treating generosity primarily as fundraising. Leo challenges pastors to see stewardship as part of spiritual formation. When people understand that everything they have belongs to God, giving becomes less about the church asking for something and more about participating in what God is doing. The goal isn’t simply to get people to give more. It’s to help them trust Jesus more, grow as stewards, and experience the joy of generosity in every area of life. One Key Takeaway Generosity isn’t primarily about fundraising. It’s about forming disciples. Instead of asking, “How do we get people to give?” churches can begin with a better question: How are we helping people follow Jesus with their finances? Resources Mentioned Christian Stewardship Network – Resources, membership, and connections for church leaders building a culture of biblical stewardship and financial discipleship Biblical passages referenced throughout the conversation, including Matthew 6 and Romans 12

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