Stewardship
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AFire with God: Becoming Spirited Stewards
Type: BOOK
Author: Betsy Schwarzentraub
Author: Betsy Schwarzentraub
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Stewardship
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Redefines the word “stewardship” to mean more than meeting the annual budget. Finding a way to make the act of stewardship appealing and comforting to a congregation is nearly impossible. Afire with God urges ministries and congregations to become stewards-in-action of all that God has entrusted to us. This text examines how being good stewards goes beyond one’s financial commitment and becomes the way we live out the gospel. Included is this text are examples to reinvigorate stewardship...
Because of Jesus Christ: video
Type: VHS
Author:
Author:
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General
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Stewardship
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Contains 2 sessions and a radio spot. Helps to share the message that over the last several years increases in giving have not kept pace with the increasing cost of being a ministry.
Before You Give Another Dime: Everything You Need to Know
Type: BOOK
Author: Sharpe, Robert F.
Author: Sharpe, Robert F.
Written to help those who want to give more effectively; to give the right gift (cash, stocks, life insurance, real estate), at the right time, in the right way. Also covers tax benefits, planning and writing wills, and drafting financial plans.
Being Disciples of Jesus
Type: VHS
Author: Campolo, Tony
Author: Campolo, Tony
Helps us 'count the cost' of discipleship by exploring issues like purity, being witnesses, helping and caring for people, giving, and living the full life Jesus promised.
Building Blocks of Grace
Type: VHS
Author: UMCom
Author: UMCom
Video to help you promote the 6 Special Sunday Offerings. Introduction and one segment for each Special Sunday offering. Uses storytelling format portraying a different project for each Sunday. Includes leader's guide.
Celebrate Together: A Financial Campaign Using Group Settings
Type: BOOK
Author: Mather and Joiner
Author: Mather and Joiner
Helps congregations vary their approach and add fun to fund-raising. A program to help congregations raise funds and help members experience the joy of giving. Uses visitation as a part of the annual fund campaign.
Choices and Challenges: Stewardship for Youth
Type: BOOK
Author: Dick, Dan R.
Author: Dick, Dan R.
Invites youth to discover the real meaning of stewardship in every part of their lives. In 4 chapters (Time, Relationships, Possessions, and Creation), youth discover how stewardship touches their problems, hope, and dreams. Each chapter has a real-life dilemma, biblical reflection, group questions, and try-it-on-for-size applications. For group study, youth meeting, small groups, and discipleship studies.
Christian Meaning of Money, The
Type: BOOK
Author: Piper, Otto A.
Author: Piper, Otto A.
Covers the nature of money, the money institution, the ethical problem of money, the Christian approach, the Biblical view, property, the Christian attitude, and practical problems.
Christians and Money: A Guide to Personal Finance
Type: BOOK
Author: Joiner, Donald W.
Author: Joiner, Donald W.
Explores the questions: how do biblical principles of faith connect with the way I view and use my money, and how do my attitudes toward money rate on the scale of Christian "money sense"?, and others. Connects questions of faith with practical patters like setting financial goals, creating a budget, planning for savings, dealing with debt, and writing a will. Each chapter includes focus questions and exercises. Can be used as an individual or group study.
Church Finance Idea Book, The
Type: BOOK
Author: Barrett, Wayne C.
Author: Barrett, Wayne C.
Hundreds of proven ideas for funding your ministry.
Consecration Sunday (2002) Stewardship Program Book
Type: BOOK
Author: Miller, Herb
Author: Miller, Herb
Stewardship Program Book focusing on the spiritual perspective to steawrdship. Directed toward raising the level of stewardship rather than raising the church budget.
Consecration Sunday (Herb Miller) 2002 version
Type: VHS
Author: Miller, Herb
Author: Miller, Herb
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General
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Stewardship
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2002 Program Kit includes: Stewardship Program Book, Guest Leader's Guide, 40-minute Cassette Tape, Estimate of Giving Card. From Abingdon Press.
Consecration Sunday Kit (1993)
Type: BOOK
Author: Miller, Herb
Author: Miller, Herb
Kit for the Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program.
Creating a Climate for Giving
Type: BOOK
Author: Joiner, Donald
Author: Joiner, Donald
A fresh, comprehensive strategy for helping churches recognize stewardship as an exciting spiritual journey in response to God's call.
Creating Congregations of Generous People
Type: BOOK
Author: Durall, Michael
Author: Durall, Michael
Stewardship is not for Sissies. Challenges congregations to accept their responsibility to own the stewardship process and to empower people to lead more generous lives.
Creative Programs for the Church Year
Type: BOOK
Author: Shotwell, Malcolm
Author: Shotwell, Malcolm
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Bible Study
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Christmas
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Church Holidays
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Church Year
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Easter
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Family
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General
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Lent
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Liturgy
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Mission
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Prayer
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Programming
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Retreats
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Stewardship
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Vacation Bible School
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Worship
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Help with planning holidays, special emphases, and seasonal events.
Enhancing Resources for Ministry in Challenging Times
Type: DVD
Author: Lewis Center
Author: Lewis Center
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Stewardship
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1. Best practices for Rental Income from Church Facilities 2. Establishing an Endowment through Planned Giving 3. Expanding Ways of Giving Beyond Checks 4. Monitoring Giving Throughout the Year More Realistically 5. Preparing a Spiritual Foundation for Giving 6. Ways to Increas Annual Commitments from Members Video DVD - Two Presentations
Enough - Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity
Type: BOOK
Author: Adam Hamilton
Author: Adam Hamilton
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Stewardship
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Money has great power in our lives, and when used wisely, helps us meet our goals, provide for our needs, and fulfill our life purpose. But in recent years, many of us ignored this when managing and spending our money. We found ourselves spending tomorrow's money today. The result of all of this was not greater than happiness and satisfaction, but greater stress and anxiety. Enough is an Inviation to rediscover the Bible's wisdom on prudent financial practices. Find the keys to experienceing...
Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity - DVD and Leader Guide
Type: DVD
Author: Adam Hamilton
Author: Adam Hamilton
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Stewardship
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Enough is an invitation to rediscover the Bible's wisdom on prudent financial practices. Find the keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear, and discovering joy through simplicity and generosity. This five-session DVD and leader guide includes both DVD with excerpts from Adam Hamilton's life-changing series of sermon messages and a 56-page leader guide for study sessions. Approx. 92 minutes. Sessions:•Faith in the Midst of Crisis - 14:40 (Intro) •When Dreams Become Nightmares -...
Extravagant Generosity
Type: KIT
Author: Jennifer Tyler and Michael Reeves
Author: Jennifer Tyler and Michael Reeves
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Stewardship
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Description Stewardship programs rise or fall on their ability to do two things: first, provide church leaders easy-to-grasp yet comprehensive help in planning and implementing the program; and second, connect stewardship to the spiritual lives of all the members. Plenty of programs have good ideas, yet they fail to provide leaders with suggested sermons and orders of worship, e-mail messages, letters, newsletter announcements, marketing messages, and other detailed, practical help. Many...