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Developing Biblical Stewards in the New Church

Developing Biblical Stewards in the New Church. Rod Wiltrout Church Finance Specialist 559 229-9533 ext. 258 Rwiltrout@csbc.com. The Church Start. Many to most of your new church members will be new believers They have no background of on-going giving They are “project” givers

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Developing Biblical Stewards in the New Church

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  1. Developing Biblical Stewards in the New Church Rod Wiltrout Church Finance Specialist 559 229-9533 ext. 258 Rwiltrout@csbc.com

  2. The Church Start • Many to most of your new church members will be new believers • They have no background of on-going giving • They are “project” givers • They give their tithe to everything but Church

  3. Principles First • Stewardship must be a mindset • Management, not ownership • Faith in God’s ability to provide Phil. 4:19 • Stewardship as a part of fulfilling mission of the church Matt.6:19-21 • Must be a major emphasis throughout the year • Money seen as a medium, not an end result

  4. Principles First • Stewardship must be holistic • Finances is just one aspect of stewardship • All areas of life are issues of stewardship • Help congregation see stewardship as a personal issue

  5. Principles First • Stewardship must provide ways for people to come into compliance with God’s Word • Financial planning seminars • Biblical studies • Family training seminars • Will & estate planning seminars

  6. How should a new member be approached (if at all) about tithing?

  7. How to Approach? • Biblically – Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 8 • 2,350 passages on money and possessions • When – New Members class or Introduction to our Church class • Where – In Church or small groups in homes • How - Saddleback classes, Crown, Ramsey, Blue: just pick one that fits you

  8. Who should approach them? • Pastor • New Member Class Leader • Mentor • Church friend who tithes

  9. Stewardship Follow-up • Sermons by the pastor • Bulletin inserts • Stewardship Bible studies • Video • Podcasts • Testimonies during services • Drama during worship service

  10. Preach Stewardship • Preach the Whole Word • Help Congregation see Stewardship Throughout the Bible • Tie Stewardship to Today’s issues • Guide Congregation to Apply Stewardship to Their Daily Lives

  11. Drama • A powerful way for people to “see” stewardship • Easy to do; little preparation needed • Can be very effective especially if costumes and settings are used • A great place for them to enter ministry

  12. What might the Pastor do to enhance a Stewardship Mindset? • Identify every area of life as a stewardship issue • Identify stewardship as something we are, as well as something we do • Address and bless stewardship efforts-team ship • Live it before them

  13. What should be shared with the membership on a regular basis?  • Reports during services of what God has accomplished-make it visible • Show how they are involved • Post in the bulletin, website and newsletter what God is doing Because of Your Faithful tithes and offerings…

  14. Small Group Emphasis • Greatest impact on learning • Reach all ages • Available from many sources • Can be done anywhere

  15. Stewardship Tracts & Website • Puts Stewardship in their hands • Can be used throughout the year • Can be used for budget emphasis • Different tracts to choose from • Call Hebe (pronounced E B) Lomeli at (559) 256-0811 • www. Stewardshipdirect.com

  16. Cooperative Program Inserts • Keep your congregation informed about missions around the world • Help them live out the Great Commission

  17. Giving Options • Envelopes help people get on track with their giving • Gives the people tax deduction for their giving • Helps counters track the money • Online Giving • Direct deposit giving • IRS issues

  18. Biblical and Practical Solutions • Gives a balanced view of stewardship • Practical answers for today’s financial problems • Professional advice to deal with tough issues

  19. Legacy PlanningCut taxes and give more! Judy Logan, Director Strategic Giving jlogan@csbc.com 559.229.9533

  20. Stewardship Calendar of Events STEWARDSHIP CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan. 6 Children’s Toys – skit from drama book Feb. 10 Couples Testimony on tithing – English and Spanish services March Annie Armstrong promotion March 17,24 – Financially Confident Women – Sunday evenings conference given by M. Escobedo April 7, 14 (individual cost for workbooks) April 7 First Fruits special stewardship promotion – M. Escobedo to order material 5-6 weeks prior May 12 Wise Investments tract – Bulletin insert – (supply available already) June 2,10 Abound in His Grace – (4) Sunday stewardship promotion led by pastor Page (material 16, 23 to be ordered from Lifeway 5-6 weeks prior) July 28 (5minute) SS class stewardship emphasis – Teachers will hand out tract and discuss tithing at the beginning of class. Aug.25 (5minute) SS class stewardship emphasis – Teachers will hand out tract and discuss tithing at the beginning of class. Sept. 22 (5minute) SS class stewardship emphasis – Teachers will hand out tract and discuss tithing at the beginning of class.

  21. Stewardship Calendar of Events Oct. 5 Skit and letter to church members promoting Tithers Enlistment Emphasis. Oct. 13 Tithers Enlistment Emphasis -Prove the tithe Day and commitment Sunday led by pastor Page Distribute 2001 Church planning calendar and Ministry Proposal forms to all leadership for 2001 budget preparation . Oct. 27 (5minute) SS class stewardship emphasis – Teachers will hand out tract and discuss tithing at the beginning of class. Tracts to be provided by R. Wiltrout Nov.3 Money Management Conference led by R. Wiltrout in English and D. Sotelo in9-12 am Spanish. Nov. 10 Ministry Proposal forms for 2001 budget consideration due from leadership Nov. 25, 26 Stewardship committee meetings to finalize 2001 budget. (6-9 pm Dinner provided) Dec 1 –8 Distribution of 2001 church budget and invitation to church families to attend 12/10 ministry presentation and 2001church budget vote. Lottie Moon promotion. Dec 8 Ministry presentations to church. Budget vote. Dec. 15 2001 Budget Celebration.

  22. The “Benefits” Letter Dear Brother/Sister Jones, We want to thank you for your faithful giving of your tithes and offerings to the Lord’s work. God has done many exciting things through our church so far this year. For instance: Four youth have accepted Christ and are being baptized this month. A special service will be held to introduce them and the other new church members on April 12th; The Preschool rooms have been re-carpeted; We have been able to give $13,469.45 to world wide missions through the Cooperative Program and the Mid-Valley Association; We are on track to our goal for 150 children in our spring Vacation Bible School. Teachers are being trained and supplies are being purchased in preparation for this great event. Last year 25 children made professions of faith. Follow up helped us reach five new families for Christ; And, we now have five small groups meeting during the week. The average attendance has been 34. These small groups help the participants deepen their faith and prepare for their ministry in the church and in the community. Again, thank you for your participation in God’s work through your faithfulness in giving your tithes and offerings. We look forward to seeing you Sunday. Faithful for Jesus, Jim Jackson John Jacobson Jim Jackson, Pastor John Jacobson, Director Stewardship Ministries

  23. The Letter Includes: • Quarterly statement • Tithing envelope • Self-addressed, stamped return envelope • They will put money in the envelope and send it back • Increase giving as much as 20%

  24. Resources • Stewardship Development Association www.stewardshipdirect.com • LifeWay Resources www.lifeway.com/stewardship/ • Missions Discipleship Group http://www.csbc.com/missionsdiscipleship • Cooperative Program Promotion http://www.csbc.com/cp • Crown Financial Ministries www.crown.org • Ramsey www.daveramsey.com/Stewardship

  25. What Questions do you have for me? 559 287-7840 cell 559 256-0858 direct line rwiltrout@csbc.com

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