Resources from Anabaptist Financial
Download the 2025 Stewardship Resources Catalog
Anabaptist Financial provides financial education that is consistent with conservative Anabaptist belief and values. We intend to provide families and businesspeople with teaching on stewardship principles that inspires and transforms our attitudes and practices regarding the management of our God-given resources. In this catalog, you will find business articles, seminar recordings, business management tools, family finance budgeting tools, and other resources covering areas of business and financial stewardship.
For a full list of resources for business, visit our Resources for Business.
Developing and Mentoring the People Around You
Missouri Business Seminar 2023
The people on our teams are our most important assets. We owe it to them and to God to develop and mentor them to their full potential. Created in the image of God, our team members are uniquely gifted. One of our responsibilities as organizational leaders is to care for the people on our team.
The Power of Business in the Kingdom of God
Missouri Business Seminar 2023
Our work is not just a way to provide for our families and teams, it is a holy calling. Our businesses serve the kingdom of God when our focus is right and clear.
Relationships in Business
Do personal relationships matter beyond your personal life? Are personal relations only that — strictly personal, and do not extend into business relationships?
Mentoring the People Around You
When I was in my twenties, I believed if I wanted something to be done right, I would have to do it myself. This is a very limiting and shortsighted view of life. In order to grow personally, and for our companies to grow, we have to think beyond ourselves. We must learn to train…
Maintaining Christian Integrity in Business
In almost anything we do in life, our motivation is what makes the difference. The title of this article suggests the idea of responsibility or keeping after something entrusted to us.
For a full list of resources for families, visit our Resources for Family Finance.
Life Isn’t Fair
The sixth book of the series, Life Isn’t Fair, follows Amos, who learns that God is good even in life’s disappointments.
Casting All Your Care
Read this family story about Mandy Miller and how she learns to cast all her cares on God! This is book five of six.
Surviving Prosperity
What does it take to survive prosperity? The intent of this book is not to portray prosperity as a great evil animal. Rather, through the illustrations in this book, likening prosperity to the sea, and the church to a ship, the author addresses the challenges for the ship and its members (families and businesses) to…
Surviving Prosperity as a Church
Can our churches survive the gales of consumerism, materialism, and instant gratification that comes with prosperity? How does the influence of Pietism and Fundamentalism affect our ability to survive as a church? This is the last and final article of a 4-part series on Surviving Prosperity.
Family Finance Resources Flash Drive
Each year, our seminars focus on different areas of business operations and management to provide a well-rounded business training. We tap into the most knowledgeable speakers from across our Anabaptist communities to build this unique library containing content across ten areas of business knowledge. The business resources library includes the complete set of recordings from the last twelve years of AF’s business seminars. Learn and grow in kingdom focused business theory and practice as you listen to a broad range of business topics.
With over 150 business articles, plus management tools, this library is an indispensable source for owners and managers. Learn from seasoned Anabaptist business experts as they share content across ten areas of business knowledge. A wealth of kingdom-focused business training, this library contains all of AF’s published materials.
This flash drive includes Digital Versions of our Family Finance Resources, including:
- Family Budget Planner Seminar Book
- Family Budget Planner Workbook
- Tracking Budget Guide
- Will Organizer
- Articles for Deacons and Trustees
- Youth and Family Finance Seminar Handout
- Youth and Family Finance Seminar Topics in Written Format
- Youth and Family Finance Seminar Topic Recordings
- Deacon and Trustee Seminar Recordings
Do What Is Right
Correcting your mistakes can be hard. Thankfully for Amos, his father was a good role model in doing what was right. This is book four of five.
Proactive Leadership
We desire that our churches demonstrate Jesus to our local communities through our businesses and use of material resources. We want our daily lives, our purchasing choices, and our business operations to provide a beautiful and compelling picture of Christianity to our unbelieving neighbors. Yet every church leader I have talked to admits there’s much…
Surviving Prosperity as a Business
Will our communities survive prosperity? The answer to this question does not lie entirely with business owners. But how business owners conduct their businesses will either help or hinder our survival of prosperity. This is the third in a series of four articles on surviving prosperity as a family, business, and church.
For a full list of resources for deacons and trustees, visit our Resources for Deacons & Trustees.
A Proper Response to Prosperity
Indiana Deacon Seminar 2026
Many in our communities have experienced financial blessing, which we recognize as a gift from God. But as the true owner of all we have, what does God expect us to do with these resources? We will look at some Biblical guidance on giving, the role of tithing, and the difference between investing in earthly versus eternal priorities.
Nurturing Stewardship Discussions
Indiana Deacon Seminar 2026
What are the areas where your community is struggling with Biblical stewardship? How do you start valuable and open discussions to help your community wrestle with the questions of practical Biblical stewardship? In this session, we will see how you can use the Salt & Light course as a tool to kick-start such discussions.
The Widow that got Scammed
Indiana Deacon Seminar 2026
Saving for later in life is wise, but what should you do with extra in the meantime? Not every investment is trustworthy, and “if it sounds too good to be true,” it likely is. Scammers target vulnerable individuals—like urgent phone calls to seniors in which they are urged to make secret transfers. In this session we will…
Recognizing and Connecting with the Struggling
Indiana Deacon Seminar 2026
Many who face challenges hesitate to ask for help. This session will explore how to identify early signs of struggle and examine its common root causes, offering practical steps for providing meaningful support.
Principles of Stewardship
Indiana Deacon Seminar 2026
What principles should guide our financial decisions? Does affordability equal permission? In this session, we will discuss the peer pressure of wealth and what contentment looks like in a culture of abundance.
Nurturing Stewardship Discussions
Pennsylvania Deacon Seminar 2026
What are the areas where your community is struggling with Biblical stewardship? How do you start valuable and open discussions to help your community wrestle with the questions of practical Biblical stewardship? In this session, we will see how you can use the Salt & Light course as a tool to kick-start such discussions.
Blending Family, Church, and Work Responsibilities
Pennsylvania Deacon Seminar 2026
Life pulls us in many directions—children need our time, our spouse needs our attention, the sick need care, and bills need to be paid. How do we manage it all without burning out? We will look at practical tips for blending life’s responsibilities with grace and purpose.
Transparency and Confidentiality
Pennsylvania Deacon Seminar 2026
Supporting those in need calls for both compassion and discretion. How do we maintain trust while keeping the church informed? This session dives into the delicate balance between confidentiality and transparency, offering practical insights for navigating these challenges with wisdom and care.