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And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, Here am I! Send me. Isaiah 6:8 has inspired countless Christians to answer God’s calling, using the gifts that each of us possess. For some, that’s stewardship. Leo Sabo joins Rob West today to talk about answering that call. MoneyWise contributor Leo Sabo is president of theChristian Stewardship Network, an organization dedicated to helping those with the gift of stewardship find their calling. HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU’RE CALLED TO STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY? Leo says the Christian Stewardship Network has identified five ways that you might know. 1. You have a financial stewardship story to tell.Leo says after connecting with hundreds of people with a passion for financial stewardship, there's one thing that is true: every one of them has a financial stewardship story. Some were in terrible financial situations before God revealed to them His biblical financial principles, which led them to financial and spiritual freedom. 2. You’ve made a conscious decision which master you’ll serve.The first and most important principle of Biblical stewardship is ownership. Simply put, God owns everything and supplies everything for our lives. Therefore, our role is not the role of an owner but that of a steward. Faithful stewards have rejected mammon (god of riches) and chosen Jesus as their master and His promises because they know only Jesus can provide what they need. 3. You see stewardship as the foundation for everything in your life and in God’s Kingdom.Faithful stewards have a perspective that many Christians still lack. They believe that a follower of Christ can only be faithful and fruitful through good stewardship. They don’t believe in being wasteful, even in the little things. They take seriously what Jesus said in Luke 16:10, But if you are dishonest in little things, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities." 4. Others see you as someone who has practical as well as spiritual wisdom about finances.Whether you've been raised with sound stewardship principles or you've learned them through trial and error, people notice because, for many of them, finances are a struggle. 5. The topic of financial stewardship constantly comes up in everyday conversations.When something extraordinary happens in your life, you can't help but share it. I remember when I became aware of God's financial principles and started applying them to my life. As I experienced peace and breakthrough, I wanted to share it with everybody! Learn about the Christian Stewardship Network Annual Forum event coming up March 7-9.Find more information here. LISTENER QUESTIONS On today’s program, Rob also answers listener questions: ●What are the best available college scholarships for single parents? ●What’s the best thing to do with older savings bonds? ●Would it be wise to put long-term investments into small local businesses? ●How can you quickly make your end-of-life wishes known in writing? ●How do you determine the wisest thing to do with an inheritance that is shared with siblings? RESOURCES MENTIONED ●TreasuryDirect.gov ●Inspire Investing ●Eventide Investments ●Praxis Mutual Funds Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them toQuestions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website atMoneyWise.orgwhere you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. Like and Follow us on Facebook atMoneyWise Mediafor videos and the very latest discussion!Remember that it’s your prayerful and financial support that keeps MoneyWise on the air. Help us continue this outreach by clicking theDonate tab on our websiteor in our app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29