Stewardship is active – an active expression of our faith.

2. Stewardship is active – an active expression of our faith. Liturgy Evangelism Adults Justice Service PastoralCare Advocacy Stewardship Youth Children Formation Inreach Study Mission Outreach Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

3. God gives to us beyond measure – all that we have and all that we are comes from God. Faithful stewards know the miracle of God in their lives... Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

4. We are entrusted with all the world – the fruits of the earth and the fruits of our skill and labor are ours to use. The call to be stewards of God’s creation is an amazing gift… Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

5. We respond in generosity and love – the grace of God’s abundance fills our lives and demands our generous response. This fills us with joy, prompting a desire and need to give back… Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

6. God gives to us beyond measure. We are entrusted with all the world. Stewardship We respond in generosity and love. This view makes stewardship fundamental to life in Christ. Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

7. We need to share the FACTS about stewardship. ormation…all of us must grow in Christ bundance…coming to know a life of spiritual abundance ompetence…using our unique gifts to share Christ with others rust / Truth…speaking the truth ervice…to bless and enrich their lives and ours Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

8. Newcomers Members Leaders There is a need for formation at all levels in our congregations… Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

9. Ambition Ambition Work Family Sexuality Work Money Family God Play Play Money God Sexuality We need to know who we are and whose we are. Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

10. Our own formation is the key to knowing God’s call. • Prayer • Meditation • Bible reading • Study • Classes • Small groups • Corporate worship • Taking action on behalf of others Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

11. Every member of the congregation needs to be growing in Christ. Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

12. Formation is a basic part of the church’s mission and requires careful and deliberate effort. • Bible Study • Christian Education—for all ages • Classes • Small Groups • Centering Prayer • Labyrinth • Taize Services • Special Liturgies • Outreach/Advocacy Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

13. It is especially important to incorporate newcomers into formation activities. Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

14. Formation must focus on a clear sense of God’s abundance. The miracle is this…the more we share, the more we have. -- Leonard Nimoy Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

15. How is your sponge doing? Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

16. How do we know that God is abundant and wants us to live in this spiritual abundance? • We live in the abundance of creation—a creation that is pronounced “good” by God. • We have Jesus’ promise to us—“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”—John 10:10 • We have the ultimate evidence of our worth to God—the gift of Jesus. Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

17. St. Anselm’s Church St. Columba’s Church How are we generous? Church of the Holy Faith Pueblo Nuevo de Jesucristo Church Church of the Holy Trinity St. Agnes’ Church Christ the King Church Church of St. Margaret & St. Anne St. Augustine’s Church St. Michael’s Church St. Clement’s Church Church of the Redeemer St. Margaret’s Church Trinity Church Emmanuel Church St. Matthew’s Church St. David’s Church St. Martha’s Church Grace Church St. Hilary’s Church St. Francis’ Church St. Gabriel’s Church St. Matthias’ Church Church of Our Savior St. Timothy’s Church Congregation of St. Athanasius St. John’s Church Faith Church St. Peter’s Church St. Aidan’s Church La Iglesia de Magdalena St. Simon’s Church St. Edmund’s Church St. Theodore’s Church St. Mary’s Church St. Mark’s Church St. Andrew’s Church St. Ambrose Church St. Jude’s Church St. Bede’s Church St. Richard’s Church St. Patrick’s Church St. Joseph’s Church St. Cross Church Prince of Peace Church Church of the Holy Nativity St. Paul’s Church Church of the Blessed Sacrament St. Stephen’s Church St. James’ Church All Saints’ Church St. Philip’s Church Church of the Advent Church of the Holy Communion St. Alban’s Church St. Clare’s Church St. Martin’s Church St. Benedict’s Church St. Bartholomew’s Church Church of the Ascension St. Gregory’s Church St. Luke’s Church Immanuel Church Church of St. Andrew & St. Charles St. Wilfrid’s Church Church of the Messiah St. George’s Church St. Barnabas’ Church St. Nicholas’ Church St. Thomas’ Church Church of the Transfiguration Holy Family Church Christ Church Church of the Angels Church of the Epiphany Christ the Good Shepherd Church Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

18. Congregations need to be generous and giving. How is your congregation doing? Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

19. MSF enables us as a Diocese to reach out locally, nationally, and internationally. Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

20. Consider this roadmap for sharing the truth of spiritual abundance. • Teach them • Show them • Tell them • Challenge them • Expect generosity Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

21. Sharing our stories can be a powerful witness to the abundance of God. • What experience do you have of God’s abundance in your own life? • How has it made a difference in your relationship with God and others? Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

22. Where do we go from here? • Implementing a Stewardship Process • Year Round Stewardship and the Annual Campaign • Planningfor Growth Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles