Time, Talent and Treasure: the basic components of stewardship. But what do they mean? In this episode, Father Andrew Kemberling explores the deeper meaning of these stewardship themes. From the gift of time that God has given to us, Father Andrew shows how to calculate a "tithe," or portion of that time, that can be returned to God in service and prayer. The "talents" that we have are also gifts of God. Thus it is appropriate to show gratitude for our talents by using them in service of faith. We have also been blessed with treasure, and stewardship requires us to return a share of that to God - but not the remainder or leftovers. God deserves "the first and the best" of our treasure.
Father Andrew Kemberling is a parochial vicar of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Northglenn, Colorado. For 14 years he was pastor at St. Thomas More Parish in Centennial, CO. With Mila Glodava, Director of Communications and Stewardship, he wrote the book "Making Stewardship a Way of Life: A Complete Guide for Catholic Parishes" (published by Our Sunday Visitor, 2009). The parish received many awards for its pioneering embrace of stewardship as a touchstone of parish life. Fr. Andrew was born in Tucson, Arizona and joined the Benedictine order in 1985. He war ordained a priest in 1988.
Time, Talent and Treasure: the basic components of stewardship. But what do they mean? In this episode, Father Andrew Kemberling explores the deeper meaning of these stewardship themes. From the gift of time that God has given to us, Father Andrew shows how to calculate a "tithe," or portion of that time, that can be returned to God in service and prayer. The "talents" that we have are also gifts of God. Thus it is appropriate to show gratitude for our talents by using them in service of faith. We have also been blessed with treasure, and stewardship requires us to return a share of that to God - but not the remainder or leftovers. God deserves "the first and the best" of our treasure.
Father Andrew Kemberling is a parochial vicar of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Northglenn, Colorado. For 14 years he was pastor at St. Thomas More Parish in Centennial, CO. With Mila Glodava, Director of Communications and Stewardship, he wrote the book "Making Stewardship a Way of Life: A Complete Guide for Catholic Parishes" (published by Our Sunday Visitor, 2009). The parish received many awards for its pioneering embrace of stewardship as a touchstone of parish life. Fr. Andrew was born in Tucson, Arizona and joined the Benedictine order in 1985. He war ordained a priest in 1988.