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Slide presentation for a webinar on year round stewardship in congregations.
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Year Round Stewardship
A MidWest UU Leadership Webinar
Friday, September 30, 2011
Five Great Motivators
Fear
Exclusivity
Guilt
Greed
Ego Gratification
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Five Great Values
Hope
Hospitality
Gratitude
Forgiveness
Compassion
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Gratitude
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What is Stewardship?
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Not Discipleship
Cheap grace is the mortal enemy of our church. Our struggle today is for costly grace.--Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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STewardship
Living is giving. We live life best as we give our strengths, gifts, and competencies....
We are called to serve, not survive. Our giving makes a difference in our families, our
congregation, our community, and our faith.
--adapted from Kennon L. Callahan
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Stewardship
Addresses people's spiritual need to give.
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FORTH
Forward Through the Ages
A New Stewardship Development Program
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FORTH
FORTH is a social networking program to help congregations grow a year round culture of spiritual generosity.
FORTH encourages a community of congregational leaders to create and share a diverse library of free web-based materials.
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Theme & Focus
Discovering Time & Talents
Expressing Gratitude
Caring for Planet Earth
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Earthkeeping
Church Energy Assessment
Introducing Recycling Program
Planting a Church Garden
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Growth
Offer a Kids & Money Workshop
Provide Resources for Simple Living
Read Beyond Fundraising: A Complete Guide to Congregational Stewardship
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Giftedness
Celebrate gifts, skills, and talents
Conduct a leader appreciation service
Tell a story in worship of how someone used their time or talent
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Finances
Share stewardship stories in meetings
Write letter of appreciation to members
Invite people from the congregation to make a year-end gift
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Lifestyle
Plan a sabbath rest activity
Sermon on life and faith priorities
Go on a summer mission trip
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Planning
Review vision and mission
Offer leadership to twelve new people
Develop a realistic timeline of congregational events
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Q&A
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