The Leadership Test You’re Probably Ignoring: Financial Stewardship That Actually Honors God

Inspired by “Financial Stewardship” by Andrew Wommack

Let’s talk about the test many leaders flunk not because they’re not brilliant, but because they underestimate it.

It’s not a strategy test. Not a vision test. Not even a character test.

It’s a money test.

Yes, money. That thing we’d rather keep out of spiritual conversations and leadership retreats. But here’s the thing: how you handle money says more about your leadership than your title ever will.

In Financial Stewardship, Andrew Wommack flips the script on traditional thinking around money and gives leaders a clear message: God doesn’t need your money. He wants your heart. And money just happens to be one of the fastest ways to see where your heart really is.

Let’s break this down, leadership style.

 Stewardship, Not Ownership

Wommack reminds us that the earth is the Lord’s, and that includes your income, business, investments, and even that mobile app you’re building. We don’t own money we steward it.

“God is not trying to get something from you. He’s trying to get something to you.”

👉 Leadership Strategy:
Start every budget meeting or personal financial plan with this prayer:
“Lord, what do You want me to do with what You’ve already given me?”
It’s simple but powerful. You’ll be amazed at how this resets entitlement and aligns your financial plans with purpose.

The Problem with Fear-Based Giving

If you’re giving because you’re scared of a curse or trying to buy God’s favor, stop. That’s not stewardship, that’s spiritual bribery.

Wommack calls it out: Giving out of fear is like paying hush money to God.

True giving is cheerful, faith-filled, and flowing from a revelation of grace. You’re not tithing to impress God. You’re partnering with Him. Imagine if your business partner gave you everything health, ideas, favor, life itself and only asked for 10% back. That’s not a burden. That’s a ridiculous bargain.

👉 Leadership Strategy:
Teach your team that giving is worship, not a business transaction. Celebrate generosity. Share testimonies. Build a giving culture that’s driven by gratitude, not guilt.

🔁 Give Where You’re Fed, Not Where You’re Pressured

One of Wommack’s most freeing ideas is this: stop giving where you’re being manipulated. Start giving where you’re being nourished.

Your giving should be strategic. If you’re sowing into good ground leaders, churches, ministries, communities you’re setting yourself up for real return.

“You can’t plant seeds in concrete and expect a harvest.”

👉 Leadership Strategy:
Audit your generosity. Ask: “Where am I being fed, challenged, and grown?” That’s where your giving should flow. It's time to match your money with your mission.

🔄 The Giving Equation: Faith + Seed = Flow

Wommack says giving isn’t magic. It’s faith in action. When you release what's in your hand, God releases what’s in His.

But there’s a key: your motive matters.

God doesn’t multiply manipulation. He multiplies faith. He blesses cheerful givers not people trying to hustle the Kingdom.

👉 Leadership Strategy:
Teach your team the “Faith First” rule: Don’t wait to give when it’s convenient. Give in faith. Lead the way. Stretch. Trust. Show that you don’t lead by hoarding you lead by releasing.

Final Word: Leadership Flows Where Money Goes

Money isn’t just paper. It’s influence. Direction. Evidence of trust.

If you’re a leader, here’s your stewardship playbook:

✅ Remember,it’s not your money. You’re managing what God entrusted.
✅ Stop giving out of fear. Start giving from love and purpose.
✅ Give where you’re growing. Not just where you’re used to.
✅ Teach your team the power of cheerful generosity. Make giving part of your culture.
✅ Model what you expect. Leaders go first.

Because at the end of the day, leadership is about solving problems. And as Wommack puts it, “Money is a reward for solving problems.”

So, solve more. Steward well. Give boldly. Lead with open hands.

Bonus Challenge:

This week, start a leadership conversation with your team around “What does financial stewardship look like in our department, business, or church?” Then take one bold step together.

Because if your money doesn’t reflect your mission,your leadership never will.

 

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