How can we steward those well and make kingdom impact? “So, we are stewarding the Lord’s resources. “Everything we have is because the Lord has given it to us,” Harris said. Good stewardship opens opportunities for God’s people to serve the King and his kingdom. Though Harris’ ministry is engaged in stewarding the financial gifts of donors, the radical generosity that should characterize a believer extends beyond finances to time and talents as well. Our knowledge as believers of God’s sufficiency produces contentment which allows us to be bold in doing many things for the one who meets all our needs. Radical generosity is a gift of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life. Through the gospel, we see a reorientation of our desires to be generous with our resources for the glory of God. “Gospel generosity is the life of a Christian.” “We give because we have received,” he said. Harris explained that for Christians, giving is rooted in the gospel. “I feel very passionate about telling donors the Cedarville story and sharing with them how are we uniquely positioned to aid students in standing upon the Word of God and testimony of Jesus Christ but also integrate their faith in learning.” “I am constantly reminded of the Lord has called me to uniquely invite donors to participate in the vision and mission that the Lord is doing at Cedarville,” Harris said. As he interacts with donors, he reminds himself daily of his calling. Harris has a unique perspective on the role that he plays on campus. “Though my wife and I were praying about what could be next and where the Lord could be leading us, we never thought an opportunity to do this, to do exactly what I want to do, would be there.” ![]() “It’s been a wonderful transition and time for me to really serve in both of the things I feel the Lord has called me to do,” Harris said. ![]() It seemed like an impossible dream until the door opened at Cedarville for him to serve both as a professor and a member of the Advancement team. Harris said that, about two years ago, God began calling him toward a ministry to college students as a professor, in addition to his role in encouraging, giving and stewarding. While studying, he also served in a similar advancement role. “My expectations of joy have been exceeded,” Harris said of his first three months.įor the last five-and-a-half years, Harris and his family lived and served in Kansas City, Missouri, where he completed his seminary training at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. It’s a unique role that allows him to divide his time between teaching and overseeing the stewardship of annual donations to Cedarville’s funds. He is an assistant professor in the School of Biblical and Theological Studies and the senior director of Annual Giving in Advancement.
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