# What is Stewardship? With John Frick.

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Published: 2026-05-09T11:05:02+00:00
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In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine sits down with Heart for Lebanon’s newest team member, John Frick, Senior Director of Development, for a thoughtful conversation on stewardship through the lens of Scripture and mission. What begins as a discussion about giving quickly expands into a deeper exploration of what it truly means to live as stewards of everything God has entrusted to us—time, resources, influence, and life itself. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching on loving God with all our heart, soul, and strength, John unpacks how stewardship is not limited to finances, but is instead a full-life posture of surrender and obedience. He reflects on the biblical foundation of stewardship beginning in creation, where humanity was entrusted with the care of God’s world, and how that calling continues today. From there, the conversation turns to how Western Christianity often narrows stewardship into a financial concept, while Scripture presents something far more holistic and transformative. John also shares his perspective on Heart for Lebanon, highlighting how the ministry uniquely integrates both Gospel proclamation and practical care—feeding the hungry while also making disciples, in the spirit of both Matthew 25 and Matthew 28. He describes this as a “holistic Kingdom approach,” one that reflects the way Jesus Himself ministered. Having known Heart for Lebanon’s founder Camille Melki for over a decade, John speaks to the ministry’s impact in Lebanon and why he felt called to join the team. He emphasizes that what is happening through Heart for Lebanon is far beyond human explanation—evidence of God’s hand at work as grassroots leaders are equipped, disciples are made, and communities are transformed. The episode closes with a challenge to listeners: to…

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