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7 PRINCIPLES OF STEWARDSHIP IN THE NEW COMMUNITY 3.2.12

7 PRINCIPLES OF STEWARDSHIP IN THE NEW COMMUNITY 3.2.12. The Rev. Dr. Winfred B. Vergara Missioner for Asiamerica Ministry The Episcopal Church Center 815 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017 1212-922-5344 wvergara@episcopalchurch.org www.episcopalchurch.org/asian.htm

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7 PRINCIPLES OF STEWARDSHIP IN THE NEW COMMUNITY 3.2.12

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  1. 7 PRINCIPLES OF STEWARDSHIP IN THE NEW COMMUNITY 3.2.12 The Rev. Dr. Winfred B. Vergara Missioner for Asiamerica Ministry The Episcopal Church Center 815 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017 1212-922-5344 wvergara@episcopalchurch.org www.episcopalchurch.org/asian.htm Blog:http://travelinasian.blogspot.com Facebook: Fred Vergara (The Episcopal Church)

  2. 1.The purpose of stewardship is to support God’s mission. “The Mission of the church is to reconcile all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.” (BCP , p. 855) 4 Mission Imperatives : D’ Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) D’ Great Compassion (Matthew 9:36) D’ Great Demographic Change (immigration & diversity) D’ Great Missionary Moment(globalization and diaspora)

  3. 2. Money holy tool in God’s kingdom • Scriptures:“In the Bible, Prayer is mentioned 500 times but money 2,000 times.” • Tradition:Tithing, first fruits, widow’s mite. • Reason/Experience:“Money is the manure of the devil but in the vineyard of the Lord, it is good fertilizer.” (Cardinal Jaime Sin)

  4. 3. To receive, one must give. Blood must circulate; river must flow. Money is also “currency.” Affluence (from Latin ‘afluere’) means “to flow to.” Like a river,money is not to be hoarded but allowed to flow. Giving and receiving are two sides of the same coin. (Deepak Chopra) “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." (Luke 6:38)

  5. 4. Running a parish is like managing a city: earn revenues to fund services. The parish does not have taxes but pledges (tithes and offerings) from its members. Its services (ministries) is beyond itself. Its enforcement is love.

  6. 5: Giving is a spiritual worship “Yours, Lord is the greatness, the power and the glory. All things come from you, O Lord; and from your own do we give you.” “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9 )

  7. 6. Teaching leads to commitment Church = Chapel, Campus, and Community Center. My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. (Hosea 4:6) “When the student is ready; the teacher appears.” Confucius A mind is like a parachute; it is useful when it is open.

  8. 7. Stewardship is a Journey from scarcity to abundance (John 10:10)

  9. 3 AREAS OF ABUNDANCEA. Abundance of generosity(Church in Macedonia: cf. II Corinthians 8:1-15)B. Wholeness of Life: 3 John 2(Body, Mind, Spirit)C. Increase in Mission(3-Self Movement)

  10. Developing a Stewardship Team • Purpose: To help people grow in relationship with Christ through the gifts God has given: Time, Talent, Treasure. • Stewardship Chair: Collaborates with Rector & Vestry in planning and execution of stewardship and Annual Pledge Drive.

  11. 3 T’s of Year-Round Stewardship Formation & Role of Stewarship Chair • TALK – Collaborate with Rectors and educators in developing a Formation (Teaching) series . • THANK – Develop a Plan to thank people for what they give and what they do. • TELL – Intentionally communicate the mission and ministry of the church: testimonials, narrative budget, bulletin, social networking, etc.

  12. A PARISH WELLNESS TRAININGMODULE (Sample) • Mission of the Church • Life Cycle of a Congregation • Vision and Philosophy of Ministry • Evangelism and Church Growth • Discipleship and Leadership • Stewardship and Fund-Raising • Rector, Wardens and Vestry

  13. Annual Stewardship Campaign • Planning Stage • Implementing Stage • Evaluation Stage • Celebration Stage • Re-Evaluation Stage • Repeat the Cycle

  14. Stewardship Resources I. WEBSITES FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH A. www. episcopalchurch.org/stewardship B. The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) http://www.tens.org C. The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) http://www.ecfvp.org/ D. Many Diocesan Websites have a section on Stewardship. II. OTHER RESOURCES

  15. Blessed to Be A Blessing: tools for stewardship campaigns now available in Spanish, Chinese, Korean • The Office of Stewardship’s program called Blessed to Be A Blessing, which offers new tools to enhance stewardship campaigns and features prominent writers from throughout the Episcopal Church, is now available in Spanish, Chinese and Korean. • Blessed to Be A Blessing is a six-week series inviting reflection and discussion on stewardship principles and practices based on the Gospel readings from Mark for each Sunday from October 7 through November 11. • According to the Rev. Laurel Johnston, Program Officer for Stewardship, “Blessed to Be A Blessing is designed to complement and support a congregation’s annual giving campaign, each of the six contributing writers explores stewardship, giving, gratitude and generosity in connection with the Gospel lection for each Sunday during the month of October through November.” • She added, “The series is ideal for those leading stewardship formation, and each week participants can download Blessed to Be A Blessing bulletin inserts as well as a pledge card with a proportional giving chart.”

  16. Contributing to the Blessed to Be A Blessing series The Rt. Rev. Catharine Waynick, Bishop of Diocese of Indianapolis; the Very Rev. Walter B.A Brownridge, Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew, Diocese of Hawaii; Lelanda Lee, member of St. Stephen’s in Longmont, Diocese of Colorado, and a member of Executive Council; Cindy Ruiz, member of St. Elizabeth’s in Fort Worth, TX, Diocese of Fort Worth; the Rev. Tim Schenck, rector, St. John the Evangelist Hingham, Diocese of Massachusetts; and the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Bishop, of the Diocese of North Carolina. • Blessed to Be A Blessing materials are available free at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/blessed-be-blessing • “The month of October is when most congregations across the country embark on their annual giving campaign,” Johnston said. “The purpose of an annual giving campaign is not only to raise support for the life-giving ministries of the congregation, but to also help members of the faith community explore intentional and proportional giving as a spiritual practice that reflects gratitude for the blessings received.”

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