Financial Leadership Southeast Conference 2017 Outline . . . Devotions Flourishing in Ministry Financial Leadership Initiative Financial Leadership and The Changing Landscape of Giving My background . . . Radical Conversation Went to seminary learn more about the Bible Experience in first church confirmed sense of call and role – share about Grace Churches served Director of SPE – Director of Financial Leadership My ministry has been one of revitalization – which is all about health, vitality, and working together Great honor to be an advocate for you. Been asked to share about Financial Leadership. In the 90 minutes we have I am going to do this in four parts

All things come from you and of your own have we given you (I Chronicles 29:14) My background . . . Radical Conversation Went to seminary learn more about the Bible Experience in first church confirmed sense of call and role – share about Grace Churches served Director of SPE – Director of Financial Leadership My ministry has been one of revitalization – which is all about health, vitality, and working together Great honor to be an advocate for you. Been asked to share about Financial Leadership. In the 90 minutes we have I am going to do this in four parts

Inheritors Investors Ambassadors Disciples We receive God’s bounteous gifts for the management and enjoyment of life and the best promotion of God’s purposes in the world. We are Kingdom . . . Inheritors Investors Ambassadors Disciples

Money is a tool, not a goal. Where do you want your heart to be? Place your treasure there. Your heart will follow. (Matthew 6:21)

Shalom . . . Handout

Flourishing in Ministry Project Three Questions What are signature characteristics of well-being? What factors or conditions foster/diminish well-being? What are the contours of well-being over a lifespan?

Flourishing In Ministry Daily well being Generally Positive Emotionally Satisfaction With Life Strong sense of personal and pastoral identity Clarity About Who You Are Engage Authentically Capacity for Long-Term Growth Resilience Emotional, Mental, and Physical Strength to Recover From Challenge Thriving Meaning & Purpose Positive Relationships Growing and Learning Spiritually Discoveries . . . Pastorate in relationship to other occupations Death by 1,000 paper cuts – Momentum Effect Been able to identify four core factors that contribute to this. Financial Distress is one of the four. Most insidious because it is like the silent killer to Flourishing in Ministry Financial Strain undermines everyone one of these. Here is what generally happens .

Flourishing In Ministry Financial Distress and Pastoral Wellness Compromises a Sense of Personal Value, Respect, and Care Undermines Calling and Identity Generates an Increased Accumulation of Worry Over Time Strain Relationships With the Congregation/Conference and Impairs Ministry Effectiveness Discoveries . . . Pastorate in relationship to other occupations Death by 1,000 paper cuts – Momentum Effect Been able to identify four core factors that contribute to this. Financial Distress is one of the four. Most insidious because it is like the silent killer to Flourishing in Ministry Financial Strain undermines everyone one of these. Here is what generally happens .

Financial Leadership The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) has received a $1,000,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment to address the financial and economic struggles that can impair the ability of pastors to lead congregations. A cooperative venture of Covenant Trust Company, ECC Finance, Develop Leaders, and National Covenant Properties. Lilly’s premise is that personal and corporate financial fitness provides a different level of confidence and energy for ministry. It also creates an environment for building a culture of generosity and amplifying mission impact. This interactive seminar will address critical leadership components of personal and corporate financial health.

As a ministerial community we said we wanted . . . Advocacy and someone who can keep the needs of the ministerial community before the church Help with saving, investing, and retirement planning Specific and accessible training on stewardship, generosity, and mission Personal financial coaching Resources and training for church leadership teams As a ministerial community we said we wanted . . . Our Hope: II Corinthians 9:11-12 . . . You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.

Financial Leadership financialleadership.covchurch.org Personal Track Pastoral and Congregational Track Jump Start Personal Finance Workshop Self-Select Grant Ministry Excellence Fund Catastrophes Coaching Consumer Debt Congregational Financial Leadership Training ECC Elective Offerings Financial Leadership and The Changing Landscape of Giving Financial Leadership and Mission Advancement Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity

Financial Leadership financialleadership.covchurch.org Resource Library Personal Resource Library Pastoral & Congregational Saving for College Retirement Income Ministerial Compensation Guide Financial Calculators Generosity and Stewardship Book Reviews Ministerial Compensation Guide

Financial Leadership Aspirations Raise People – We want to be a part of the good work God has started Build Community and Provide Safe Settings for Financial Conversations – We want to generate beneficial conversations for the health and vitality of our ministerial community Expand financial capabilities Nurture Cultures of Generosity and Mission Vibrancy Unleash fresh opportunities for faith and discipleship Celebrate God’s good gifts