Vital Congregations and Generous Disciples in Difficult Times Tri-State Association – David Schoen

Becoming Vital Congregations and Generous Disciples in tough times Plan for the future! Seize this as the opportune time to reposition your congregation for a healthy and robust future. This recession will pass. What steps can you take now to become the vital generous church that Gods calls us to be in the future? Plan for the future! Seize this as the opportune time to reposition your congregation for a healthy and robust future. This recession will pass. What steps can you take now to become the vital generous church that Gods calls us to be in the future?

Focus on Identity and Mission A congregation's agreement as to who it is and why it exists will make tough financial decisions more manageable and greater generosity possible. A congregation's agreement as to who it is and why it exists will make tough financial decisions more manageable and greater generosity possible. Do Not focus on Churchs needs, but on how the church meets peoples needs Do Not focus on Churchs needs, but on how the church meets peoples needs Contributions are up for hard time needs Contributions are up for hard time needs Tell and Show the Churchs mission Tell and Show the Churchs mission Create a picture and narrative budget Create a picture and narrative budget Create a video Create a video A congregation's agreement as to who it is and why it exists will make tough financial decisions more manageable and greater generosity possible. A congregation's agreement as to who it is and why it exists will make tough financial decisions more manageable and greater generosity possible. Do Not focus on Churchs needs, but on how the church meets peoples needs Do Not focus on Churchs needs, but on how the church meets peoples needs Contributions are up for hard time needs Contributions are up for hard time needs Tell and Show the Churchs mission Tell and Show the Churchs mission Create a picture and narrative budget Create a picture and narrative budget Create a video Create a video

Initiate Financial Relief and Wellness Ministries Financial Relief and Wellness Ministries Financial Discussions and Small Groups Local Finance Resources and Speakers Faith and Tough Times on tough-econmic-times/ tough-econmic-times/ 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Employment Networks and Support Financial Relief and Wellness Ministries Financial Discussions and Small Groups Local Finance Resources and Speakers Faith and Tough Times on tough-econmic-times/ tough-econmic-times/ 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Employment Networks and Support

Learn about People and Money Understand people and their use of money in todays culture Consumers/Spenders not Stewards/Givers Make the case for contributions What does my money purchase Learn to Ask for Contributions Build relationships with contributors Know how and to what people contribute Different people require different approaches Thank you, thank you, thank you Understand people and their use of money in todays culture Consumers/Spenders not Stewards/Givers Make the case for contributions What does my money purchase Learn to Ask for Contributions Build relationships with contributors Know how and to what people contribute Different people require different approaches Thank you, thank you, thank you

Pastor Has Primary Role Pastor talks about money and faith Jesus talked more about money and possessions than He did the Realm of God Pastor shares what and why they give Pastor knows how much people give Giving is a signicant indicator of personal concerns and spiritual development Pastor talks about money and faith Jesus talked more about money and possessions than He did the Realm of God Pastor shares what and why they give Pastor knows how much people give Giving is a signicant indicator of personal concerns and spiritual development

Recruit Generosity Team in Church Bring together a team of generous contributors in the church Lead annual appeal Promote year round discussion and opportunities Seasonal/monthly messages and special appeals End of the year appeal Share personal witness Participate when appropriate in asking Bring together a team of generous contributors in the church Lead annual appeal Promote year round discussion and opportunities Seasonal/monthly messages and special appeals End of the year appeal Share personal witness Participate when appropriate in asking

Pastors and Leaders Learn about Fundraising and Stewardship The Lake Institute on Faith & Giving Insights on Faith & Giving Newsletter

On line and Electronic Giving People purchase, give and pay bills on line Create Online and Electronic Giving Put A Give Button on your church web pages Initiate Electronic Contributions Vanco UCCStillspeaking Money American Church, Inc Online Giving Workshop Resources Creating an Online Fundraising Strategy Increased Giving with Online Tools People purchase, give and pay bills on line Create Online and Electronic Giving Put A Give Button on your church web pages Initiate Electronic Contributions Vanco UCCStillspeaking Money American Church, Inc Online Giving Workshop Resources Creating an Online Fundraising Strategy Increased Giving with Online Tools

Questions What are you doing to prepare for the future during these difficult times? What will you take from this presentation back to your church? What are you doing to prepare for the future during these difficult times? What will you take from this presentation back to your church?

Thank You! Thank you for your Vital Leadership Thank you for Your Support of Our Churches Wider Mission Changing Lives: Thats Our Churches Wider Mission Thank you for your Vital Leadership Thank you for Your Support of Our Churches Wider Mission Changing Lives: Thats Our Churches Wider Mission