Stewardship & Generosity

Does your church talk about money? How do you do it? How often? What are some best practices?

Stewardship isn't just about raising money for your church. Sure you can pay your bills with an effective stewardship campaign, but it can help you fund your dream, disciple your members and change the world. If you say that your church doesn't need to "do stewardship" because it's already paying your bills, you're missing out on an important opportunity to grow your congregation's faith.

What language does your church speak about money? In the current lexicon stewardship is based on the need for the church to receive money while generosity suggests tapping into the individuals’ personal motivations to give money. The difference is at times subtle but at other times obvious.

What language does your church speak about money? In the current lexicon stewardship is based on the need for the church to receive money while generosity suggests tapping into the individuals’ personal motivations to give money. The difference is at times subtle but at other times obvious.

Baby boomers and younger generations aren’t excited about the institution of the church but instead want to be part of changing lives. But in your finance communications do you spend more time talking about the increase in the copier contract and the cost of the pastor’s health insurance or the mission project that is reaching those in need? Are apportionments considered the Bishop’s Tax or the way to dig wells in Liberia and feed people in Steubenville?

Below you’ll find resources to help you inspire generosity among your congregation. And as always, please let us know how we can help you.

Baby boomers and younger generations aren’t excited about the institution of the church but instead want to be part of changing lives. But in your finance communications do you spend more time talking about the increase in the copier contract and the cost of the pastor’s health insurance or the mission project that is reaching those in need? Are apportionments considered the Bishop’s Tax or the way to dig wells in Liberia and feed people in Steubenville?


Below you’ll find resources to help you inspire generosity among your congregation. And as always, please let us know how we can help you.

Why Have a Campaign?

Stewardship Books

Stewardship Programs

Resources

daniel + mary

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kallie + Robert

We are ecstatic with how our engagement session went and how beautiful the images came out! Thank you Hamilton for capturing us so authentically.

mary Rose

Goodness! I am absolutely in love with my photos - they are STUNNING. And the Henderson pair were so easy to work with! Totally recommend!

Why Have a Campaign?

Want to start a campaign or just have an open discussion?

Contact Brian Sheetz at the Foundation office to set up a meeting for your church. A strong Stewardship program in the church can provide a long-term income stream apart from the Annual Campaign. Often there are tax advantages to the individual with certain methods of giving. The Foundation provides materials and workshops which describe Stewardship programs.

Brian Sheetz