Creating Generous Congregations

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A problem facing many churches today is the lack of strong leadership in the area of stewardship, particularly the stewardship of financial resources. Church leaders—clergy and laity—have had little or no training in this area, and they feel uncomfortable and embarrassed in encouraging financial support for the church’s ministries. Failure to provide decisive leadership in this area has had negative consequences for the church, including a decreasing percentage of charitable dollars directed toward churches and a growing lack of understanding among church members of the relationship between giving and spiritual growth. Creating Generous Congregations is written to assist church leaders in gaining necessary expertise in the stewardship of financial resources, so that persons will be invited to grow spiritually and the various ministries of the church will flourish.

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Genre : Religion
Author : David L. Heetland
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release : 2020-07-21
File : 122 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781725259874


Creating Congregations Of Generous People

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Asking parishioners for money is very different from creating congregations of generous people. In this provocative book, stewardship consultant Michael Durall argues convincingly that annual pledge drives inadvertently perpetuate low-level and same-level giving in congregations. Written with the voice of experience, this book will help clergy and lay leaders initiate and sustain effective stewardship programs. Durall believes that asking for money eventually becomes routine, even tedious-but creating a congregation of generous people becomes ever more meaningful with passing time.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Michael Durall
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Release : 1999-12-01
File : 149 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781566995023


Contagious Generosity

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The general practices related to church funding aren’t producing the same results they have in the past. There is a general acceptance that something has changed but little talk or interest is coming from traditional church leader training sources such as denominational entities and seminaries. Pastors are largely left to their own devices to “figure this out.” They need a lifeline. While some churches are experiencing exponential growth, some churches - despite their best efforts - have been unsuccessful at moving beyond survival mode. Coupled with increased competition from other nonprofits and a decline in the commitment to give to the church first, churches risk losing the funding they need. A growing number of leaders are beginning to discover there is another way and are struggling to understand what makes one church generous and another not. There is a need in the market to offer a simple, working definition of “generosity” and reveal the “secrets” some church leaders seem to have simply stumbled upon which are resulting in unexplainable ministry growth and unprecedented church funding even in the midst of tough economic times. The content of this material was developed and refined by Jim Sheppard and Chris Willard through years of ministry leadership in the local church, consulting with church leaders across a broad spectrum of church settings, and through participation in and leadership of the Generous Church Leadership Community facilitated by Leadership Network. Of particular benefit will be the collection of observations and best practices gleaned during the Generous Church Leadership Community that originated within real-life church leadership situations and scenarios by highlighting specific challenges, methods, and successes.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Chris Willard
Publisher : Zondervan
Release : 2012-07-03
File : 187 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780310893141


Growing Up Generous

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This groundbreaking addition to Alban's acclaimed Money, Faith, and Lifestyle Series creates a mosaic of what is happening - and could happen - in American Jewish and Christian congregations to cultivate in young people a deep and lasting commitment to giving and serving.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Eugene C. Roehlkepartain
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Release : 2000-11-01
File : 209 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781566995412


Generosity Stewardship And Abundance

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God’s purpose in calling us to lives of faithful stewardship and generosity isn’t merely to sustain the church. Rather, the continued existence of the church is essential to sustain the powerful, transformative message of our faith. Lovett H. Weems Jr. and Ann A. Michel present the Bible’s redeeming and transforming message of generosity, stewardship, and abundance in this comprehensive guide to Christian financial responsibility. The book provides practical advice to pastors and church leaders tasked with funding ministry and inspiring others toward responsible stewardship and greater generosity. It addresses church fundraising, stewardship campaigns, budgets, financing capital needs, endowments, and innovative approaches to economic sustainability. The book integrates the theological and practical dimensions of finance to empower congregational leaders to think critically about stewardship from a Christian perspective, help them use their personal and congregational possessions in the light of faith.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Lovett H. Weems
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Release : 2021-05-09
File : 196 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781538135341


Generous Saints

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A constructive theology and ethics of money in the Christian life, this series addition is by James Hudnut-Beumler, dean and associate professor of religion and culture at Columbia Theological Seminary, and deals with vital questions. "What does the Lord require? what is the true meaning of the term 'commonwealth?' and how does the church build a stable base for its members to live ethical lives?" A positive approach to forming the basis for new thought and discussion.

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Genre : Religion
Author : James Hudnut-Beumler
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Release : 1999-12-31
File : 128 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781566995320


An Introduction To Ministry

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An Introduction to Ministry is a comprehensive and ecumenical introduction to the craft of ministry for ministers, pastors, and priests that make up the mainline denominations in the United States. Ecumenically-focused, It offers a grounded account of ministry, covering areas such as vocation, congregational leadership, and cultivation of skills for an effective ministry. Covers the key components of the M.Div. curriculum, offering a map and guide to the central skills and issues in training Explores the areas of vocation, skills for ministry, and issues around congregational leadership Each topic ends with an annotated bibliography providing an indispensable gateway to further study Helps students understand both the distinctive approach of their denomination and the relationship of that approach to other mainline denominations Advocates and defends a generous understanding of the Christian tradition in its openness and commitment to broad conversation

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Genre : Religion
Author : Ian S. Markham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Release : 2016-01-19
File : 294 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780470673294


Generous Life Journey

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The answer to financial turmoil comes from the truths in God's word.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Gunnar Johnson
Publisher : Charisma Media
Release : 2016-01-05
File : 225 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781629985886


Creating Communities Of The Kingdom

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David W. Shenk and Ervin R. Stutzman weave into the biblical commentary practical applications gleaned from contemporary theology, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and communication theory. Includes questions for review, study, and discussion.

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Genre : Religion
Author : David W. Shenk
Publisher : MennoMedia, Inc.
Release : 1988-07-09
File : 145 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780836197662


Creative Church Leadership

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Following "Management and Ministry" and "Leading Managing, Ministering", this third MODEM handbook explores an issue at the very heart of the Church - how can an ancient institution with so many encumbrances remain a living sign of the Kingdom of God?

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Genre : Religion
Author : John Adair
Publisher : Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Release : 2004
File : 296 Pages
ISBN-13 : 1853115029