Fulfilling Purpose

Stewardship Ministry Development A Foundational Approach

What is Stewardship Ministry? MINISTRY not GIMIC

What is Stewardship Ministry? FAITH FORMING not FUNDRAISING

What is Stewardship Ministry? PROACTIVE not REACTIVE

What is Stewardship Ministry? INVITATION not INTIMIDATION

Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach Vision for Stewardship

Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach Vision for Stewardship The Right Leaders

Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach Vision for Stewardship The Right Leaders Ministry Focused vs. Budget Centered Ministry Focused vs. Budget Centered Passion for the ministry Passion for the ministry Understands the holistic approach Understands the holistic approach Money Talk Money Talk Intentional Givers Intentional Givers

Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach Vision for Stewardship The Right Leaders Clarity of Purpose Biblical & Theological Framework Biblical & Theological Framework Mission Story Tellers (Communication) Mission Story Tellers (Communication) Practices Practices Creating and Nurturing the Culture Creating and Nurturing the Culture

Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach Establishing a Biblical & Theological Framework Claim the rich Biblical texts and deep traditions of our faithClaim the rich Biblical texts and deep traditions of our faith Develop a “mission focus” for your teamDevelop a “mission focus” for your team Teach and nurture these foundational principles and valuesTeach and nurture these foundational principles and values Let this become engrained into the heart of your cultureLet this become engrained into the heart of your culture

Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach Establishing a Biblical & Theological Framework TRANSFORMATION: Luke 19 – Zacchaeus JUSTICE:Luke 12 – The Rich Fool JOY:II Corinthians 9 – The Collection for Jerusalem

Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach Mission Story Tellers A Solid Foundation for the Story A Solid Foundation for the Story Meaningful Communication Meaningful Communication

TELLING THE STORY: Mission & Ministry Our mission at F FF First Lutheran Church is to bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ, and to help them grow in the Christian Faith

TELLING THE STORY: Mission & Ministry The purpose for Second Lutheran Church, your town, is… a people focused in faith, seeking the lost, serving the Community with the love of Jesus. SECOND LUTHERAN CHURCH

TELLING THE STORY: Mission & Ministry Impact CompellingImpactful FrequentConsistent Our Story

Staff Key Leaders Church Neighbor- hood Facilities Print materials Electronic Media Cultural contexts Other THE ENDLESS CYCLE OF COMMUNICATION RELENTLESS COMMUNICATION TO MANY AUDIENCES IN DIFFERENT WAYS

Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach PRACTICAL QUESTIONS TO ASK How, when and where are you telling your story?How, when and where are you telling your story? How, when and where are you providing opportunities/invitations to give and be generous?How, when and where are you providing opportunities/invitations to give and be generous? How, when and how often are you celebrating and giving thanks for people’s generosity?How, when and how often are you celebrating and giving thanks for people’s generosity? What are the places and opportunities that you are offering to nurture a deeper sense of living a generous disciple’s life?What are the places and opportunities that you are offering to nurture a deeper sense of living a generous disciple’s life?

Stewardship Ministry A Foundational Approach Creating & Nurturing Your Culture Start with Leadership (Staff, Council, Ministry Teams) Start with Leadership (Staff, Council, Ministry Teams) Acknowledge and celebrate your models of generosity Acknowledge and celebrate your models of generosity Create mentoring opportunities Create mentoring opportunities Don’t assume anything – embrace the spectrum of giving Don’t assume anything – embrace the spectrum of giving The Tithing dilemma The Tithing dilemma Don’t go into default mode Don’t go into default mode

THE MAIN POINT Establishing and growing a culture of generosity takes intentional and unapologetic effort. We never arrive at this place and rarely stay in that place once we think we have arrived. Most importantly: Stewardship is not about the church’s need for money but the believer’s need to experience the joy of giving themselves away and constantly inviting other people into that opportunity.

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