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1. Giving through your local Church «Church Name» Church, «Parish» Steps in Christian Giving 2007

2. Who is it Aimed At? Church Members Occasional Worshippers Close Fringe Not Rest of Community

3. Outline Process Preparation Work Launch Sunday Steps Sunday Response Sunday Report and Action

4. Preparation Work Fix Dates for Sundays Involved Contact List Named or Open Labelling Guest Speakers (Preachers) if Required Draft Personal Packs Plan Key Events

5. Launch Sunday Let Everyone Know What is Happening Notes for Non Attendees Preach on Giving Journey Special Liturgy

6. Steps Sunday • Preach on Six Steps • Issue Personal Packs • Six Steps Leaflet • Vicar’s Letter • Church Story Sheet • Budget? • Response Form & • Pre-addressed Reply Envelopes • Issue Personal Packs • to Non Attendees

7. Response Sunday Preach on Christian Giving Gather in Responses Chase Non Responders Thanksgiving & Celebration Lunch/Function

8. Report & Action Collating Database of Givers Financial Report Action on Non Financial Offers (Time & Talents) Saying Thank You

9. Which Step Are You On? SURVIVAL “My Christian calling is to be Christ-like and so naturally I give joyfully and sacrificially - following Christ” My giving tries to fully represent the relationship I have with God through Christ. Which Step Are You On? My understanding of being a disciple is that I should put God first in my life” I see a deeper meaning in life and my giving responds to God and not just the needs of the Church. “I see myself as a member and I wish to contribute to my fair share of the costs” The need is identity – I’m recognised and I’m playing my part. “The work of the Church is important and so I’ll support it”I have a need for belonging. I see myself as a part of the supporters’ club. “I’m happy to pay towards the cost of the bits of the church that I want and enjoy”The need is safety and by treating the church on my terms I feel safe and unchallenged. I see myself a bit like a customer. “I give a bit when I’m asked because the church ought to be there in case I need it”The need is survival and there’s a chance that the church might help. The relationship with the church is that I know it’s there if I need it - all being well, I won’t!

10. Which Step are You On? I give a bit when I’m asked because the church ought to be there in case I need it. The need is survival and there’s a chance that the church might help. The relationship with the church is that I know it’s there if I need it - all being well, I won’t! SURVIVAL

11. Which Step Are You On? SELECTION SURVIVAL “My Christian calling is to be Christ-like and so naturally I give joyfully and sacrificially - following Christ” My giving tries to fully represent the relationship I have with God through Christ. Which Step Are You On? My understanding of being a disciple is that I should put God first in my life” I see a deeper meaning in life and my giving responds to God and not just the needs of the Church. “I see myself as a member and I wish to contribute to my fair share of the costs” The need is identity – I’m recognised and I’m playing my part. “The work of the Church is important and so I’ll support it”I have a need for belonging. I see myself as a part of the supporters’ club. “I’m happy to pay towards the cost of the bits of the church that I want and enjoy”The need is safety and by treating the church on my terms I feel safe and unchallenged. I see myself a bit like a customer. “I give a bit when I’m asked because the church ought to be there in case I need it”The need is survival and there’s a chance that the church might help. The relationship with the church is that I know it’s there if I need it - all being well, I won’t!

12. Which Step are You On? I’m happy to pay towards the cost of the bits of the church that I want and enjoy. The need is safety and by treating the church on my terms I feel safe and unchallenged. I see myself as a customer. Selection

13. Which Step Are You On? SUPPORT SELECTION SURVIVAL “My Christian calling is to be Christ-like and so naturally I give joyfully and sacrificially - following Christ” My giving tries to fully represent the relationship I have with God through Christ. Which Step Are You On? My understanding of being a disciple is that I should put God first in my life” I see a deeper meaning in life and my giving responds to God and not just the needs of the Church. “I see myself as a member and I wish to contribute to my fair share of the costs” The need is identity – I’m recognised and I’m playing my part. “The work of the Church is important and so I’ll support it”I have a need for belonging. I see myself as a part of the supporters’ club. “I’m happy to pay towards the cost of the bits of the church that I want and enjoy”The need is safety and by treating the church on my terms I feel safe and unchallenged. I see myself a bit like a customer. “I give a bit when I’m asked because the church ought to be there in case I need it”The need is survival and there’s a chance that the church might help. The relationship with the church is that I know it’s there if I need it - all being well, I won’t!

14. Which Step are You On? The work of the Church Is important and so I’ll support it. I have a need for belonging. I see myself as a member of the supporters’ club. Support

15. Which Step Are You On? SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORT SELECTION SURVIVAL “My Christian calling is to be Christ-like and so naturally I give joyfully and sacrificially - following Christ” My giving tries to fully represent the relationship I have with God through Christ. Which Step Are You On? My understanding of being a disciple is that I should put God first in my life” I see a deeper meaning in life and my giving responds to God and not just the needs of the Church. “I see myself as a member and I wish to contribute to my fair share of the costs” The need is identity – I’m recognised and I’m playing my part. “The work of the Church is important and so I’ll support it”I have a need for belonging. I see myself as a part of the supporters’ club. “I’m happy to pay towards the cost of the bits of the church that I want and enjoy”The need is safety and by treating the church on my terms I feel safe and unchallenged. I see myself a bit like a customer. “I give a bit when I’m asked because the church ought to be there in case I need it”The need is survival and there’s a chance that the church might help. The relationship with the church is that I know it’s there if I need it - all being well, I won’t!

16. Which Step are You On? I see myself as a member and I wish to contribute to my fair share of the costs. The need is identity – I’m recognised and I’m playing my part. Subscription

17. Which Step Are You On? SUBMISSION SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORT SELECTION SURVIVAL “My Christian calling is to be Christ-like and so naturally I give joyfully and sacrificially - following Christ” My giving tries to fully represent the relationship I have with God through Christ. Which Step Are You On? My understanding of being a disciple is that I should put God first in my life” I see a deeper meaning in life and my giving responds to God and not just the needs of the Church. “I see myself as a member and I wish to contribute to my fair share of the costs” The need is identity – I’m recognised and I’m playing my part. “The work of the Church is important and so I’ll support it”I have a need for belonging. I see myself as a part of the supporters’ club. “I’m happy to pay towards the cost of the bits of the church that I want and enjoy”The need is safety and by treating the church on my terms I feel safe and unchallenged. I see myself a bit like a customer. “I give a bit when I’m asked because the church ought to be there in case I need it”The need is survival and there’s a chance that the church might help. The relationship with the church is that I know it’s there if I need it - all being well, I won’t!

18. Which Step are You On? My understanding of being a disciple is that I should put God first in my life. I see a deeper meaning in life and my giving responds to God and not just the needs of the Church. Submission

19. Which Step Are You On? SACRIFICE SUBMISSION SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORT SELECTION SURVIVAL “My Christian calling is to be Christ-like and so naturally I give joyfully and sacrificially - following Christ” My giving tries to fully represent the relationship I have with God through Christ. Which Step Are You On? My understanding of being a disciple is that I should put God first in my life” I see a deeper meaning in life and my giving responds to God and not just the needs of the Church. “I see myself as a member and I wish to contribute to my fair share of the costs” The need is identity – I’m recognised and I’m playing my part. “The work of the Church is important and so I’ll support it”I have a need for belonging. I see myself as a part of the supporters’ club. “I’m happy to pay towards the cost of the bits of the church that I want and enjoy”The need is safety and by treating the church on my terms I feel safe and unchallenged. I see myself a bit like a customer. “I give a bit when I’m asked because the church ought to be there in case I need it”The need is survival and there’s a chance that the church might help. The relationship with the church is that I know it’s there if I need it - all being well, I won’t!

20. Which Step are You On? My Christian calling is to be Christ-like and so naturally I give joyfully and sacrificially - following Christ. Sacrifice

21. SurvivalI give a bit when I’m asked Selection I pay for the bits I enjoy SupportThe Church is important and I’ll support it SubscriptionI see myself as a member paying my dues SubmissionI am a disciple with all that involves SacrificeI am called to be Christ-like and act accordingly Which Step are You On?

22. Archbishops’ Council Total giving as a percentage of average personal incomes of ‘church members’ in 2002 Above 4% 3½%-4% 3%-3½% 2½%-3% Under 2½%