stewardship
stewardship events
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navigating the summer slump: practical tools for staying connected and sustaining generosity
Thursday, May 7, 2026
10:00am - 3:30pm
Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Moorhead & ZOOM
Congregations are invited to take part in Navigating the Summer Slump, a hybrid event on May 7 focused on practical ways to stay connected and sustain generosity during the summer months. Designed for pastors, treasurers, and leadership teams, this event offers realistic strategies and digital tools to support participation when routines change.
The in-person portion will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Moorhead, and participants will be able to register to attend either in person or via Zoom, based on what works best for them.
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Stewardship Starters: Quarterly Webinar Series
Upcoming Webinars
Past Webinar Topics
"Church Council Treasurer 101" (February 2026)
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"A Ripple of Thanks: Thanking Your Volunteers" (November 2025)
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"Introduction to the Generosity Project" (August 2025)
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"Beyond the Offering Plate" with Pr. Rebel Hurd (April 2025)
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"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)
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stewardship resources
Synod Resource:
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
Tools