stewardship
stewardship events
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stewardship planning day
Thursday, August 14, 10am-3pm (In-person, TBD)
Sunday, August 17, 1-4pm (ZOOM)
For lay leaders and rostered ministers, of congregations of all sizes! The full day gathering will include developing a framework for talking generosity as cultivating stories that are behind our budgets. Participants will leave with the beginnings of a narrative budget. The half-day will be a condensed version of the same content!
Cost:
In person: $10
Zoom: $5
Thank you to the Vital Leaders Endowment fund for helping to fund this event!
Suggested pre-reading:
Embracing Stewardship (Chick Lane & Grace Duddy Pomroy)
Unlacing the Heart (Henry Freeman)
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Stewardship Starters: Quarterly Webinar Series
Upcoming Webinar
"Introduction to the Generosity Project"
August 12, 2025 @ 7pm
The Generosity Project is an opportunity to engage all generations to respond to God’s generosity as a year round practice. Join us to learn more about the Generosity Project and how to build stewardship and generosity as a whole congregation.
Past Webinar Topics
"Beyond the Offering Plate" with Pr. Rebel Hurd (April 2025)
Click here to watch the recording.
"How to Make the Offering the Most Meaningful Part of the Liturgy" with Pr. Tim Brown (January 2025)
Click here to watch the recording.
"Stewardship 101 for Councils & Leaders" (September 2024)
Click here to watch the recording.
"Creating and Empowering a Stewardship Team" (May 2024)
Click here to watch the recording.
stewardship resources
Stewardship Website Resources
- Stewardship of Life Institute
- ELCA Stewardship Resources
- Subscribe to the ELCA Stewardship Newsletter
- The Generosity Project
- Stewards of God's Love
- Stewardship Leaders Program (Luther Seminary)
- The ELCA Foundation
- The Episcopal Network for Stewardship
- The Stewardship Guy's Blog
- The Lake Institute Resource Library
- "Healthy Boundaries and Access to Financial Information" (Faith+Lead)
Presentations:
- A Biblical Look at Stewardship (Chick Lane)
- 4 Quick Suggestions for Congregational Stewardship (Chick Lane)
Book Recommendations:
- Ask, Thank, Tell: Improving Stewardship Ministry in Your Congregation by Charles Lane
- How Much is Enough: A Deeper Look at Stewardship in an Age of Abundance edited by Catherine Malosky
- New Consecration Sunday by Herb Miller
- Not Your Parents' Offering Plate by J. Clif Christopher
- Embracing Stewardship by Charles R. Lane & Grace Duddy Pomroy
- Giving to God by Mark Allan Powell
- "5 Books to Read" Article
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