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1997-2000 Local Church Financial Record System Handbook

Type: BOOK
Author: General Council on Finance and Adminstration
( Church Facilities , Finance , General , General Conference , Money , United Methodist )

For treasurers, financial secretaries and other church officers. How-to, structures, forms, and basic practices for church financial record systems.

Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?

Type: DVD
Author: Rick McKinely, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder
( Advent , Caring , Christmas , Materialism , Mercy , Money )

Rick McKinley and Chris Seay know they're not the only ones who are tired of how consumerism has stolen the soul of Christmas. In Advent Conspiracy, they invite individuals, families, home groups, and entire churches to join the groundswell of Christ-followers who choose to make Christmas what it should be-a joyous celebration of Jesus' birth that enriches their hearts and the world around them, not a retail circus that depletes their pocketbooks and defeats their spirits. Through this...

Before You Give Another Dime: Everything You Need to Know

Type: BOOK
Author: Sharpe, Robert F.
( Christian Life , Estate Planning , General , Money , Stewardship )

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.

Building Blocks of Grace

Type: VHS
Author: UMCom
( General , Money , Stewardship , United Methodist )

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.

Cancel The Debt - Jubilee 2000 Campaign

Type: VHS
Author: Harris, Julie
( Economy , General , Government , Money , Poverty , Social Justice )

Explains the origins of these debts, and why they should be cancelled. It shows the devastating impact of debt upon the people and the environment in poor countries, and invites the American people to work in solidarity with people from developing countries to help alleviate the unspeakable suffering of millions of people throughout Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

Celebrate Together: A Financial Campaign Using Group Settings

Type: BOOK
Author: Mather and Joiner
( Fund Raising , General , Money , Stewardship )

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.
( General , Group Study , Money , Retreats , Stewardship , Youth )

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.
( General , Money , Stewardship )

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.
( Fund Raising , General , Group Study , Meditations , Modern/Contemporary , Money , Stewardship )

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.
( Fund Raising , General , Inspiration , Money , Stewardship )

Hundreds of proven ideas for funding your ministry.

Consecration Sunday (2002) Stewardship Program Book

Type: BOOK
Author: Miller, Herb
( Church Admin/Leadership , Fund Raising , General , Money , Stewardship )

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 Kit (1993)

Type: BOOK
Author: Miller, Herb
( Fund Raising , General , Money , Stewardship )

Kit for the Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program.

Creating a Climate for Giving

Type: BOOK
Author: Joiner, Donald
( Fund Raising , General , Money , Stewardship )

A fresh, comprehensive strategy for helping churches recognize stewardship as an exciting spiritual journey in response to God's call.

Fabric of Faith, The

Type: VHS
Author: UMC
( General , Money , Stewardship , United Methodist )

An 8 minute video to help you promote and interpret the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. Dramatic visual imagery, a poetic script and inspirational music combine to touch viewers' hearts and minds. Includes leader's guide.

Fundamentals of Fund Raising: A Primer for Church Leaders

Type: BOOK
Author: Heetland, David L.
( Church Admin/Leadership , Church Council , Fund Raising , General , Money , Pastoral Skills , Stewardship )

Helps train and motivate church leaders to lead congregations toward a stronger stewardship of financial resources.

Generous Saints: Congregations Rethinking Ethics and Money

Type: BOOK
Author: Hudnut-Beumler, James
( Fund Raising , General , Modern/Contemporary , Money , Stewardship , Theology )

A book about money and its place in our lives and in our churches - not about how to get more money for the work of the church. The time is ripe for congregations to rethink their understandings of how we ought to live faithfully in a material world.

Giving: Vol. 4 Remember - Year-Long Stewardship Emphasis

Type: BOOK
Author:
( Fund Raising , General , Money , Stewardship )

This new stewardship resource is published annually. It is in magazine form with a central insert section (Remember: Year-Long Stewardship Emphasis) and 7 supporting articles. The central section can be used as your strategy for stewardship campaign, or simply as a few pieces as a supplement to your campaign.

Gospel of Good Success, The: A Roadmap to Spiritual, Emotional and Financial Wholeness

Type: BOOK
Author: Caldwell, Kirbyjon H.
( Christian Life , Faith , General , Money , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth )

A road map to spiritual, emotional and financial wholeness. National bestseller by one of Newsweek's 100 Americans to watch for the new century. Complements video curriculum SG- -001. Finding your calling, stage a comeback, take a faith walk, whup the Devil, create wealth God's way, develop God-blessed relationships.

Growing Up Generous: Engaging Youth in Giving and Serving

Type: BOOK
Author: Roehlkepartain, Naftali and Musegades
( General , Generations , Money , Stewardship , Values/Ethics , Youth )

A positive, proactive response that values the commandment to teach our children and gives us an important tool for saving our world. Now is the time to claim generosity as an antidote to wanton consumerism. Examines youthful generosity from many hological perspectives.

Hashing It Out : Should Churches Pressure Corps to be More Racially… & Should We Give More $ to Panhandlers?

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo and Brown
( Christian Life , Economy , Faith , General , Money , Racism )

Should Churches Pressure Corps to be More Racially responsive? Should We Give Money to Panhandlers?
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