1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. Shalom . . .
Handout

7. 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?

8. 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 .

9. 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 .

10. 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.

11. 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:
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.

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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

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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

14. 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