1.11: The Meaning of Stewardship

• Stewardship


  The idea that believers have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of God
• Christians are commanded by God to have dominion over creation (Genesis 1:28) but also to care for it

  • Humans have a responsibility to take care of the whole earth, and not exploit it for their own ends
• Local levels of stewardship

  Recycle, walk or cycle more, encourage churches to install solar panels to reduce carbon footprints
• National levels of stewardship

  Pressurise politicians to support laws to protect the environment, support environmentally-friendly businesses
• Global levels of stewardship

  Expose international companies that threaten the environment