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.
Soft Approach Marketing
Missouri Business Seminar 2025
We all know what the primary products and services are that we sell. But what else is part of that package? Relationship, integrity, going the extra mile, and excellent customer service are all a part of what we sell to our customers. This session will explore how to market those aspects alongside our primary product…
Risk, Liability, and Debt Navigating a Changing Economic Enviroment
Missouri Business Seminar 2025
The economy of the last 15+ years has been highly unusual. High economic growth rates, low interest rates, and debt risk have all changed quickly in the last several years. It’s important to consider how much and how quickly the economy has changed as we make business decisions.
Letting Go of Control, Change and Transition
Missouri Business Seminar 2025
Transitioning business leadership to others or to the next generation can be very challenging. Sometimes our efforts to help actually end up hurting. Whether you’re in active transition now, or will be in your future, this session will give you practical tips to transition well.
Avoiding Anabaptist Cultural Entitlement
Missouri Business Seminar 2025
We Anabaptists often benefit from our reputation as honest people who work hard and deliver high quality goods and services. Is the way we think and work continuing to build this reputation? Are we falling into the trap of feeling entitled to special treatment because of who we are? Our cultural heritage is a blessing…
The True Cost of Money
Indiana Business Seminar 2025
Having second thoughts about expanding? With elevated inflation and interest rates, the cost of doing business increases. Decisions during these times can be precarious. Learn how to prepare for and guard against the repercussions of the higher cost of capital.
Every Employee is a Brand Builder
Indiana Business Seminar 2025
A company’s brand encompasses an identity that goes beyond a name and a logo. Essentially a brand is both a visual and emotional representation of a company. This session will examine how owners can cast a brand vision and how each team member can be a part of that brand building.
You Don’t Have to Run it by Yourself
Indiana Business Seminar 2025
You don’t have to run it by yourself, neither do you want to. Learn to delegate. Surround yourself with people who will help you. If you don’t want to run it by yourself, you must be the kind of person whom people enjoy helping.
The History and Potential of our Work Ethic
Indiana Business Seminar 2025
Throughout history, the Anabaptist people have generally been known to be industrious and hardworking. How did this trait of a good work ethic develop? Has it always been positive and Godhonoring? Will this part of our culture be a blessing or a curse in the future?
For a full list of resources for families, visit our Resources for Family Finance.
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…
The Power of Mine
Our selfish human desires cause us to reach, grab, acquire, grasp, and hang onto things with a stingy frown and nasty scream that threatens anyone who dares to take the stuff that we call mine. But these things are temporary, and no matter how tight we hold them, we cannot secure them if the true…
Temperance
When life becomes more and more complex, it’s usually an indication that something is amiss in our choices. Temperance is about balance, and balance must have selectivity. Sir Joshua Reynolds said that “Simplicity is an exact medium between too little and too much.” Having both the internal desires regulated by spiritual nurture and the outer…
Surviving Prosperity
Exactly what is prosperity, and why do many of us who are concerned about our heritage refer to it in a negative way? Is prosperity bad? This is the first in a series of four articles on surviving prosperity as a family, business, and church.
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.
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.
Surviving Prosperity as a Family
So, can our families spiritually survive prosperity? When we study the Scriptures and all the promises therein, it is plain to see that it is possible. But it won’t be easy. Our family values and lifestyles need to be based upon Biblical values, not merely on accepted practices within the world or even one’s community….
Seven Common Mistakes in Estate Planning and How To Avoid Them
Avoiding the common mistakes people make in estate planning can save a great deal of money and heartache. Mistake number one is failing to plan. To be a good steward and loving toward those you leave behind, take time to plan, communicate, and seek counsel. For many of us, this is a lifelong process.
For a full list of resources for deacons and trustees, visit our Resources for Deacons & Trustees.
The Role of the Deacon
A deacon’s work would be easier if there was a book called “The Complete Guide to Being a Good Deacon” with detailed instructions on what to do in every situation that comes up. There is no such book, but we do have a book—the Bible—that includes guidelines for the deacon. This article gives some practical…
The Call to Serve
You’ve heard it said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Not all situations are “caught” in time to prevent them. This article is meant to inspire courage and compassion for deacons, advisors, and trustees who come alongside people in financial difficulty. Forming and serving on a committee is hard work. But…
The Call to Stewardship
What does the call to stewardship involve? Often we think of it in terms of money and possessions. But what about being my brother’s keeper? Or taking care of the weak, the helpless, and those who cannot take care of themselves?
Root Causes of Financial Problem
In the area of finances and possessions, are we Anabaptists living differently than our surrounding culture? What are the underlying issues of financial problems? Sometimes we run around putting out fires, but we do not spend enough time preventing these fires from occurring in the first place.
Principles of Stewardship
The world and everything in it was first made for God’s pleasure. But our God is also a generous God, and He graciously gives us the privilege to use and enjoy His things. In addition, He asks us to be His stewards and take care of His things while He is gone from the earth….
Relating to Those in Need
Working with people in financial difficulty is often challenging and complex; usually there are deep personal and spiritual issues mixed in. Helping people work through financial issues on a deep level may seem like an arduous task, but it can be done with God’s grace. God is looking for advocates who can help people move…
Requiring Accountability: Staying on Course
How do you hold someone accountable who is struggling financially? How do you deal with setbacks? When do you need to ask an advisor or a trustee to come in and help? This article has some good guidelines for requiring accountability and helping those in financial distress.
Planning and Achieving Restoration
Restoration is one of the most beautiful words in life. It carries a message of hope, healing, and love. Imagine the impact of taking something the enemy is destroying and turning it around to become a force that will fight back the darkness. That is restoration. This article gives good guidance on how to help…