Faithful stewardship doesn’t ignore the gaps—it closes them
The Five Stewardship Gaps is a practical framework for closing the gaps between financial success and lasting Kingdom impact.
A new book by Scott Pearring, CFP®
The Five Stewardship Gaps
Advanced Tax and Financial Strategies for a Purposeful Retirement
You worked hard to build your financial foundation. Now it’s time to steward it with intention.
Every Christian wants to hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” but very few have a clear framework to measure how wisely they are stewarding their time, talent, and treasure. Instead, many find themselves stuck in five hidden gaps that erode their confidence, peace of mind, and generosity.
The Five Stewardship Gaps delivers advanced, actionable strategies to optimize your tax plan, achieve your family’s goals, and maximize your Kingdom impact. Learn how to identify and close the five stewardship gaps.
“True stewardship means identifying which gaps you personally struggle with, then aligning your time, talent, and treasure with God’s purposes.”
The five gaps
- 1
The Confidence Gap
Clarify your goals and eliminate the nagging question “Do I have enough?”
- 2
The Coordination Gap
Identify missed opportunities and unify your strategy with an integrated stewardship team.
- 3
The Generosity Gap
Move from reactive giving to intentional, tax-smart generosity to multiply your impact.
- 4
The Identity Gap
Step smoothly into your next season by anchoring your identity in your calling instead of your career.
- 5
The Legacy Gap
Move beyond basic legal documents to a family legacy framework that transfers your assets, faith, and values to the next generation.
Where are your stewardship gaps?
You wouldn’t manage a portfolio without a benchmark, so why steward your time, talent, and treasure without one?
The Stewardship Scorecard is a free companion tool to The Five Stewardship Gaps, designed to help you quickly assess where you stand across all five gaps.
In just a few minutes, you’ll discover which of the five stewardship gaps may be limiting your confidence, generosity, and Kingdom impact.
What you’ll get:
- A simple, guided self-assessment across all five stewardship gaps
- A clear score showing where you’re strong and where you’re exposed
- Practical next steps to start closing your biggest gap first
About the author
Scott Pearring, CFP®
“When you know you’re truly on track for your retirement, you stop operating from scarcity and start leading—and giving—from a place of abundance.”
Scott Pearring, CFP®, is the founder of Seek First Inc., a tax and advisory firm that has equipped over 150 churches in biblical stewardship.
As a Pastor’s Kid turned financial advisor, Scott brings a unique perspective to the hidden tensions, doubts, and challenges Christian families face around money. Early in his career, he uncovered a surprising paradox: families with millions of dollars were still trapped in financial worry, paralyzed by complexity and the nagging question, “Am I doing enough?”
That discovery shapes how Scott leads today. He considers his advisory role a sacred seat—dedicated to helping high-achieving families break free from financial anxiety so they can step confidently into a life of security and meaning. Every day, his team helps high-achieving families align their finances with their values and legacies.
Scott lives with his wife, Sue, and their twin boys in Campbell, California.
Written for people who have built real wealth and want to steward it well
- You’ve spent decades building a career, a portfolio, and a family.
- You wonder if you’re missing something in your tax or estate strategy.
- You want your faith and your finances to align for maximum impact.
- You want to leave more than a balance sheet behind.
Preorder today“Retirement is not the finish line; it’s a transition into a new season of stewardship.”
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