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.

Business Seminar recording

Visionary Leadership

Atlee Raber

Illinois Business Seminar 2020

Visionary leaders lead from the front and cast a vision for the future. They inspire purpose and show how meaning is embedded in work. Leading with vision is the ability to influence and guide others by providing a compelling picture of a preferable future. Learn how to show and communicate, so that people’s work and…

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Business Seminar recording

Stewardship of Our People

Doug Ramer

Illinois Business Seminar 2020

Usually when we think of stewardship we think of money, possessions, or time. But the principle of stewardship applies to all that God has entrusted to us, including our employees. Stewards must look at their people as the Lord does and treat them accordingly. Find out what it means to be a shepherd and not…

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Employee Seminar recording

Taking Responsibility and Initiative

Atlee Raber

Illinois Employee Seminar 2020

Delegation of responsibility is key for employees to increase their performance and compensation. Without delegation, the owner must manage everything. The employee must understand the levels of delegation from their employer’s perspective and take ownership of the responsibilities given them. This session will teach employees the importance of taking on more responsibility, resulting in them…

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Employee Seminar recording

What is Customer Service?

Ivan Chupp

Illinois Employee Seminar 2020

Good customer service is hard to define because it can vary from person to person. Is customer service just what you do for people, or does it go deeper than that? Learn what good customer service looks like and who is responsible to make sure it is done well.

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Employee Seminar recording

Becoming Key Employees

Doug Ramer

Illinois Employee Seminar 2020

Finding employees to fill leadership roles is not easy for employers. Those brought in from outside the organization have to become accustomed to the company as well as to the position they are filling. A better way is for employees to take initiative and learn the responsibilities of management and sales so they can fill…

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Employee Seminar recording

Leadership Is Not a Position

Atlee Raber

Illinois Employee Seminar 2020

Too often when we think of leadership, we think of someone with a title and office. But sometimes the person with the title isn’t the leader at all. True leadership is about influence. As an employee, you can support your employer by influencing your team to be the best they can be. Learn what you…

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Employee Seminar recording

Golden Rule Marketing

Ivan Chupp

Illinois Employee Seminar 2020

Marketing is so much more than placing an ad in the newspaper. It includes nearly every aspect of business and our everyday walk of life. How are we doing as employees in implementing Matthew 7:12 into our marketing strategy? “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so…

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Employee Seminar recording

Stewardship as an Employee

Doug Ramer

Illinois Employee Seminar 2020

Usually when we think of stewardship, we think of money, possessions, or time. But the principle of stewardship applies to all that God has given to us including our jobs. Are you working only for your paycheck or does our job have a deeper meaning to you?

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For a full list of resources for families, visit our Resources for Family Finance.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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Family Finance article

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.

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family finance tool

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
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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.

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Family Finance article

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…

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Family Finance article

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.

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For a full list of resources for deacons and trustees, visit our Resources for Deacons & Trustees.

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A Proper Response to Prosperity

Orvan Mullet

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.

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Nurturing Stewardship Discussions

Mark Anthony Peachey

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.

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The Widow that got Scammed

James Borkholder

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…

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deacons and trustees recording

Recognizing and Connecting with the Struggling

Chris Miller

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.

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Principles of Stewardship

Richie Lauer

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.

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Nurturing Stewardship Discussions

Clyde Zimmerman

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.

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Blending Family, Church, and Work Responsibilities

Gid Esh

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.

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Transparency and Confidentiality

Paul King

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.

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