1. Rev. Jim Kellaway Mr. Ted Mollegen
Annual Appeal
Rev. Jim Kellaway
Mr. Ted Mollegen

2. Theological/Biblical Basis Definition & Examples of Stewardship
Outline
Theological/Biblical Basis
Definition & Examples of Stewardship
Different Approaches for the Annual Appeal
Visitation is the Best
The Basic Steps
Do’s and Don’ts
References/Links

3. What is God asking of each of us? What is God promising?
Biblical Basis
What is God asking of each of us?
What is God promising?
What will I do?

4. Captain of an ocean liner Shift manager at McDonald’s Parents
What is a Steward?
A Steward is someone who is in charge of something that doesn’t belong to that person.
Examples:
Captain of an ocean liner
Shift manager at McDonald’s
Parents
Our bodies
Jesus taught that we are stewards of God’s world.

5. Different Approaches to the Annual Appeal
Every Member Visitation
1/4 of cong. visits the other 3/4
House Groups
Celebration/Thankfullness Dinner
Proprietary Process
Only Sermon(s) and/or Letter(s) – irresponsible!

6. Foundational Ideas & Principles
The biggest pledge increases come from the callers,
not the callees. Don’t minimize the number of callers.
You are helping people get into a better relationship with their God! This is deeply satisfying work!
People have a need to give
Talk straight about money
Keep the congregation informed – especially when there’s good news or bad news
Be up-front about the fact that the visitation is about both people and money
In today’s world, it’s almost impossible to over-communicate. Be repetitious.

7. Three Sunday Topics and Three Mailings
Theological
(already covered)
Proportional Giving/Tithing
% giving table
Think % of Income
Pick a target, then build up to it
What to count is up to you
Budget/Financial
Current year budget status
“Wish list” budget
Enclose pledge card & opaque envelope

8. Don’ts Don’t pressure people -- about anything
Don’t call only on those who don’t turn in their cards
Don’t pressure people -- about anything
Don’t try to solve pastoral problems – report them to the Rector!
Don’t forget to thank the people you visit
Don’t make any commitments you can’t keep yourself

9. Do’s Train callees as well as callers Maintain confidentiality
Have callers make their own pledges before starting to make calls
Let givers give in any way they want (quarterly, once/year, etc.)
Root out misconceptions
Give newcomers a pledge card in their first couple of weeks
Have a pizza supper and reporting at 6:00 pm on Visiting Day – the reports give a great overview of where the congregation “is at!”

10. Additional stewardship information may be found on
Appendix
Additional stewardship information may be found on
the web site of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) at

11. Visitor Questions ( on a form)
Name/address/phone number of callee(s)
What do you like most about this church?
Is there anything you would like to see changed?
What would you like to do to help in our ministries?
Do you have any questions?
Do you have any messages for the Rector/Vicar?
Name of caller & caller’s comments (fill out comments after you leave)

12. Q & A

13. PS
At Diocesan Convention next month, there will be a proposed resolution reaffriming the tithe as the minimum standard of giving for Connecticut Episcopalians and that:
Convention members are invited to sign a statement that they either are tithing or will do so within five years, and
Congregations are asked to consider a comparable resolution at their next annual meeting.
Clergy-in-charge may want to prepare their delegates and congregations for this resolution.