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D i s m a n t l i n g<br />

S t r o n g h o l d s<br />

Challenges to Generous and<br />

Effective Stewardship<br />

Effective Stewardship<br />

Paul Schultheis<br />

<strong>The</strong> central goal of resource mobilization is the wise deployment<br />

and effective stewardship of limited resources for greater<br />

kingdom impact. However, many things prevent individuals<br />

and groups of people from reaching their potential in giving;<br />

these can be considered “strongholds”<br />

<strong>The</strong> Greek word for stronghold means “a fortress,” but it is<br />

also used in Scripture as a metaphor for that which is based<br />

on human confidence or pride instead of God’s input and<br />

guidance.<br />

<strong>The</strong> apostle Paul uses the term strongholds in 2 Corinthians<br />

10:4: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but<br />

mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds.”<br />

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