Faithful Finances: Rev. Jason Adams on ELCA's Resourceful Servants Initiative

“As a pastor with a family and four kids at home, managing finances was always challenging. Thanks to Resourceful Servants and the ELCA Federal Credit Union, not only have I been able to save an additional $50 every month, but also had it matched for two years! This support has taught my family and me the importance of cultivating healthy financial habits.”

The ELCA is on a mission: to propagate the gospel and deepen faith across all communities. Central to this vision is the cultivation of robust leadership and a thriving congregation. ELCA’s Resourceful Servants initiative is at the forefront of this drive, targeting the financial well-being of its churches, rostered ministers, and seminarians.

Why is financial health so crucial in the world of faith? It's simple: leaders who are free from the burdens of financial stress can better focus on guiding their communities towards spiritual prosperity. By empowering leaders with tools and habits to maintain fiscal well-being, the ELCA ensures that they can effectively further the Great Commission of making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Rev. Jason Adams, Lead Pastor at Good Samaritan at The Lakes Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, is a living testament to the transformative effects of this initiative. He shares, “As a pastor with a family and four kids at home, managing finances was always challenging. Thanks to Resourceful Servants and the ELCA Federal Credit Union, not only have I been able to save an additional $50 every month, but also had it matched for two years! This support has taught my family and me the importance of cultivating healthy financial habits.”

Pastor Adams further emphasizes the initiative's simplicity and benefits, stating, "The entire process, from setting up an automatic withdrawal to enjoying better interest rates, was seamless. With the added advantage of matching funds, we’ve been able to create a safety net for unexpected expenses.”

Financial wellness is more than just having funds in the bank; it’s about cultivating habits that ensure long-term stability. Through the Resourceful Servants initiative, ELCA is making sure that its leaders, like Rev. Adams, have the support they need to lead their communities with confidence and purpose.