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.
Every Employee is a Brand Builder
Illinois Employee Seminar 2026
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.
Teamwork and Trust
Illinois Employee Seminar 2026
Work gets done within the context of people and relationships, and trust is the currency of those relationships. A team needs to trust each other to work well together. Trust, however, is slowly gained and quickly lost. Learn practical tips for increasing trust and teamwork in your organization.
Moral Safety in the Workplace
Illinois Employee Seminar 2026
Proactive steps should be taken to protect moral safety. Physical and emotional attachments can quickly become unhealthy if not guarded against. What is your responsibility to maintain a safe, Christian environment where men and women can work respectfully and ethically together?
The Kingdom-Focused Employee
Illinois Employee Seminar 2026
What motivates you to go to work? Do you make a positive impact on your coworkers? Are customers a means to an end, or an opportunity for Christ? Your focus affects every facet of your life and the lives of those to whom you relate.
Working On Your Business, Not In Your Business
Illinois Business Seminar 2026
There’s a never-ending list of things that could (and should) be done in our businesses. But, in the midst of that flurry of activity, it’s crucial that the owner or management team occasionally steps back and evaluates the direction, purpose, and next steps for the business.
The Blessings and Challenges of Mult-Owner Partnerships
Illinois Business Seminar 2026
Multi owner companies have unique advantages and strengths. But there are also challenges and dangers. This session will discuss the Articles of Organization, Bylaws, and Business Succession.
Crucial Conversations
Illinois Business Seminar 2026
Communication is crucial in any relationship. Managing ourselves, communicating for clarity and understanding, and staying curious about others’ perspectives are all important aspects of communication—especially when the stakes are high!
Beyond the Job Description – The Art of Aligning, People, Purpose, and Position
Illinois Business Seminar 2026
Responsibilities are often much more complex than a mere job description. Roles within an organization must be clearly defined for individuals to achieve best results. A manager who carefully aligns the capacity and passion of each candidate and places them in a position to succeed will be rewarded with a confident and productive team.
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.
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.
Origin and Purpose of the Alms Fund
Pennsylvania Deacon Seminar 2026
This session starts with a brief talk on the origins and purpose of the alms fund, followed by small-group discussions. Participants will have the opportunity to share their church’s approach to almsgiving and learn from one another’s experiences.
Passing on Stewardship Amidst Prosperity
Pennsylvania Deacon Seminar 2026
How can the younger generation be equipped to practice faithful stewardship in times of prosperity? Likewise, how can the older generation be inspired to lead by example, cultivate relationships, and mentor those who follow? This session explores intergenerational stewardship and the call to live wisely and generously during seasons of prosperity.
Transparency or Confidentiality
Kentucky 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.
Nurturing Stewardship Discussions
Kentucky Deacon Seminar 2026
In what areas does your church struggle with practicing Biblical stewardship? How do you start the kind of valuable, open discussions to help your community wrestle with the questions of stewardship? Join us to learn how the Salt & Light course can serve as a tool to kick-start these important conversations.
Brotherhood Assistance or Welfare?
Kentucky Deacon Seminar 2026
How can we encourage those with limitations to contribute as they are able? How do we promote responsibility for medical costs while preserving the true purpose of our alms fund?