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Inspiring Generosity . Fulfilling Purpose. Stewardship Ministry Development A Foundational Approach. What is Stewardship Ministry?. MINISTRY not GIMIC. What is Stewardship Ministry?. FAITH FORMING not FUNDRAISING. What is Stewardship Ministry?. PROACTIVE not REACTIVE.
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Inspiring Generosity Fulfilling Purpose
Stewardship Ministry Development A Foundational Approach
What is Stewardship Ministry? MINISTRY not GIMIC
What is Stewardship Ministry? FAITH FORMING not FUNDRAISING
What is Stewardship Ministry? PROACTIVE not REACTIVE
What is Stewardship Ministry? INVITATION not INTIMIDATION
Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach • Vision for Stewardship
Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach • Vision for Stewardship • The Right Leaders
Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach • Vision for Stewardship • The Right Leaders • Ministry Focused vs. Budget Centered • Passion for the ministry • Understands the holistic approach • Money Talk • Intentional Givers
Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach • Vision for Stewardship • The Right Leaders • Clarity of Purpose • Biblical & Theological Framework • Mission Story Tellers (Communication) • Practices • Creating and Nurturing the Culture
Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach Establishing a Biblical & Theological Framework • Claim the rich Biblical texts and deep traditions of our faith • Develop a “mission focus” for your team • Teach and nurture these foundational principles and values • Let this become engrained into the heart of your culture
Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach Establishing a Biblical & Theological Framework TRANSFORMATION: Luke 19 – Zacchaeus JUSTICE: Luke 12 – The Rich Fool JOY: II Corinthians 9 – The Collection for Jerusalem
Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach Mission Story Tellers • A Solid Foundation for the Story • Meaningful Communication
TELLING THE STORY: Mission & Ministry Our mission at First Lutheran Church is to bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ, and to help them grow in the Christian Faith
TELLING THE STORY: Mission & Ministry SECOND LUTHERAN CHURCH The purpose for Second Lutheran Church, your town, is… a people focused in faith, seeking the lost, serving the Community with the love of Jesus.
Compelling • Impactful • Our Story TELLING THE STORY: Mission & Ministry Impact • Consistent • Frequent
THE ENDLESS CYCLE OF COMMUNICATION RELENTLESS COMMUNICATION TO MANY AUDIENCES IN DIFFERENT WAYS
Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach PRACTICAL QUESTIONS TO ASK • How, when and where are you telling your story? • How, when and where are you providing opportunities/invitations to give and be generous? • How, when and how often are you celebrating and giving thanks for people’s generosity? • What are the places and opportunities that you are offering to nurture a deeper sense of living a generous disciple’s life?
Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach Creating & Nurturing Your Culture • Start with Leadership (Staff, Council, Ministry Teams) • Acknowledge and celebrate your models of generosity • Create mentoring opportunities • Don’t assume anything – embrace the spectrum of giving • The Tithing dilemma • Don’t go into default mode
THE MAIN POINT Establishing and growing a culture of generosity takes intentional and unapologetic effort. We never arrive at this place and rarely stay in that place once we think we have arrived. Most importantly: Stewardship is not about the church’s need for money but the believer’s need to experience the joy of giving themselves away and constantly inviting other people into that opportunity.
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