Excellence in Stewardship: Integrating Faith and Business

Embracing Stewardship in Business and Life

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a business conference in Houston, Texas, at the Gaylord Palms Resort. And yes—it’s true what they say—everything really is bigger in Texas! The hotel was massive. But what made this experience truly unique was that it wasn’t the typical business conference I’ve attended in the past.

Usually, these events revolve around investment strategies, financial planning tips, marketing trends, or technology updates. While I always enjoy learning new ways to enhance professional performance, this particular conference offered something more profound.

It was hosted by C12, an organization I joined over five years ago. C12 is a national community of Christian CEOs and business owners committed to building exceptional businesses with a higher purpose. More than just a peer advisory group, C12 provides a framework for integrating biblical values into business leadership while encouraging both personal and professional growth.

Each month, I meet with my local C12 group (about 10 other local business owners), where we focus on sharpening leadership skills and striving for operational excellence. The goal extends beyond achieving stronger financial results, it's about stewarding our businesses in ways that reflect integrity, purpose, and faith.

This was my first time attending the global C12 conference and it exceeded expectations. More than 1,500 business leaders from across the country gathered to connect, share experiences, and explore the intersection of faith and business.

The phrase that continues to resonate with me from the event is “Excellence in Stewardship.” At its core, stewardship is about the responsible management of resources entrusted to us. To me, excellence in this area means managing everything—finances, relationships, and even our influence—with humility, integrity, and purpose. It’s about creating long-term impact rather than focusing solely on short-term gains.

Personally, I believe I was called to be both a business owner and a financial advisor. I take no credit for the skills or talents I’ve been given, they are blessings I did nothing to earn. And I believe the same is true for you. Each of us has been given unique talents and, for many of us, an abundance of resources.

Two good questions I wrote down from the conference to reflect on are:

• “Do I believe these blessings were given to me by chance, or with intention?”

• “What purpose, other than my own, could I have been blessed with such abundance?”

One of the timeless frameworks that aligns closely with this idea of stewardship is John Wesley’s “Rules of Life.” Wesley, the founder of Methodism and a respected theologian, summarized his approach to stewardship and generosity in three simple yet profound rules:

1. Earn all you can. Be diligent, work with excellence, and seek opportunities to grow.

2. Save all you can. Practice wise spending and live below your means to build margin.

3. Give all you can. Use your surplus to serve others and support worthy causes.

   
   

At Ranch Capital Advisors, we strive to provide a culture and community of excellent financial stewardship. We’re here to help you grow and manage your finances using sound investment strategies, fiduciary guidance, and timeless financial principles. Our goal is to help you multiply what you’ve been entrusted with, so you can not only have financial security but also have a greater opportunity to bless your loved ones, support your community, and contribute to the causes and areas of life that mean the most to you.

This is the cornerstone of our Ranch Capital motto:

“Dependable Advice with Meaningful Results”

Blessings,

Gregg Pacitti CFP®

President