“The gardener said, ‘Let’s give it another year. I’ll dig around it and fertilize, and maybe it will produce next year;” – Luke 13:8-9
Composting crew: A Christian Way to Care for Creation
As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of the earth. Genesis 2:15 says, “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” One simple way to care for God’s creation is through composting—turning food scraps and natural waste into rich soil instead of throwing it away.
Every day, tons of food waste end up in landfills, where it rots and releases methane, a harmful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. But composting transforms waste into something useful—it feeds the soil, reduces pollution, and helps plants grow naturally without chemical fertilizers. It’s a way of respecting the resources God has given us.
Getting started is easy. Instead of tossing food scraps like fruit peels, vegetable leftovers, eggshells, and coffee grounds into the bin, collect them in a compost bin or pile. Over time, they break down into nutrient-rich soil that can be used for gardening. Even if you don’t have a garden, many communities have composting programs.
Jesus used nature in His teachings—seeds, soil, and harvests all symbolize spiritual growth. Composting is a small but powerful way to live out our faith by restoring the earth, reducing waste, and giving back to creation. Let’s honor God’s gift of nature by using what He has provided wisely—because nothing He creates should go to waste.
Roselyn Kareithi says: “I love gardening; it is one of my favourite ways to relax, yet be creative. I compost so as to reduce dustbin waste, enrich the soil, have healthier plants, and get higher yields. It makes me feel content to obey God’s command to take care of the earth.”