Telling a story—simply telling, or hearing a story—draws us into a relationship with another. Our stories describe our passion and commitment to God’s imperative for us to serve others. Those who listen often feel a connection with the story.
Bearing Witness in the Chaos: Stewardship on the Front Lines
Stewardship, at its heart, is about answering the call: using God’s gifts to fulfill God’s calling. But what does that calling look like in practice? For me, in this season of life, that call has taken on a powerful and unexpected form: serving as both a Protest Chaplain for the Diocese of Atlanta and a Street Medic.
The Faithful Ordering of Our Finances
How do we faithfully order our finances? One way is to take time to write down the income we expect to receive in the coming year and how we plan to use this income.
Stewardship During the Season of Epiphany
Epiphany is a quiet time in the year of the Church. This makes it a perfect time to plan your Stewardship Program for the year. You cannot start too early. A well-developed stewardship program requires time. You are given time during the season of Epiphany.
Stewardship is Using God’s Gifts to Do God’s Work
At our baptism, the celebrant prays for specific gifts for us from the Lord in the Spirit, including an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and love God, and the gift of joy and wonder in all God’s works.
Our Lives Are In the Offering Plate
Thoughts on the offertory sentences we hear during worship each Sunday.
The Response
Just when you think you have “wrapped up” your parish stewardship program… wait, there’s more! What is your response to your stewardship campaign? Before you put your campaign results on the shelf, take some time with your Stewardship Committee and Vestry to understand how your campaign performed, what trends you might uncover in generosity, and how your message was received by your members. Asking a few questions now can help your congregation plan for the coming year’s campaign. It is important for the committee to meet a few weeks after the end of the campaign to discuss, and to consider...