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A Ministry To People With Money
Helping Them Love It
And Love
Giving It Away!
Reality of Our World
People want to support mission of churchChurch is uneasy talking about moneyThey give the money to someone else!
Reality of Our World
$41 trillion-$136 trillion will change hands
$16 trillion-$53 trillion will go to charities
--Schervish and Havens, Boston College1999-2055
Reality of Our World
When dealing with money, we are ruled by our fears more than our faith.
Reality of Our World
We work as if there is a limited amount of money to support our ministries.
This assumes that everyone is giving as much as they can or will.
Reality of Our Faith
God has given to us more than enough resources to fulfill the missions we are called to do.
God is calling people to support mission with time and money.
Reality of Our Faith
Our members are asking:
“How can I be a better steward With what God has given me?”
A Ministry For People With Money
We help the church talk about finances within context of faith.
Funds Development:The New Frontier
Traditional stewardship is important New approach to empower individual Freedom to choose and support Emphasizes Values Encourages Involvement Funds mission that is important to members
and church
Funds Development: Not Fund Raising!
Ministry Donor-oriented Friendly No pressure Money is tool—not idol Funds valuable mission
Earned Income and Accumulated Wealth
Traditional approaches address incomeTithing seen as ten percent of incomeMany people give from assetsCampaigns and Special GiftsDeferred Gifts
Four Types of GiftsAnnual Gifts—
operating budgetCampaign Gifts—
capital, offeringsSpecial Gifts—
donor’s valuesDeferred Gifts—
designated in estate
Called to Minister
Volunteers who feel called Undergo Training Select 3-5 People People agree! Continuing Support
Steps in Funds Development Identify People Who Would BenefitNurture RelationshipUnderstand ValuesResearch Appropriate/Shared Missions Invite SupportSay Thank YouContinue Nurturing Relationship
This is a Team Effort!
Clarify mission Identify possible mission projectsDefine criteria/procedures for new giftsSupport ministry with energy and giftsNot equal gifts—equal support
What Are the Risks? Wrong volunteers
can offend people Money can gain
more power Some people will
not understand Gifts for unplanned
mission/ministry Too many gifts! Too much energy!
Next Steps Pray Approve Ministry Pay Money Pray Identify Potential Team Volunteer Encourage Enjoy Pray!
For More InformationBob Sheldon
Synod of the Rocky Mountains
252 Mountainview Ln.
Estes Park, CO 80517
970-577-0111 (O)
303-588-3409 (C)
We’re all in this together!
