Stewardship 101Stewardship 101

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Stewardship is active – an active expression of our faith.

PastoralCare

Study

Inreach

Youth

Adults

Outreach

Service

LiturgyEvangelism

Formation

Stewardship

Mission

Children

Advocacy

Justice

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Faithful stewards know the miracle of God in their lives...

God gives to us beyond measure – all that we have and all that we are

comes from God.

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The call to be stewards of God’s creation is an amazing gift…

We are entrusted with all the world – the fruits of the earth and the fruits of our skill and labor are ours to use.

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This fills us with joy, prompting a desire and need to give back…

We respond in generosity and love – the grace of God’s abundance fills our lives

and demands our generous response.

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God gives to us beyond measure.

We are entrusted with all the world.

We respond in generosity and love.Stewardship

This view makes stewardship fundamental to life in Christ.

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We need to share the FACTS about stewardship.

ormation…all of us must grow in Christ

bundance…coming to know a life of spiritual abundance

ompetence…using our unique gifts to share Christ with others

rust / Truth…speaking the truth

ervice…to bless and enrich their lives and ours

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There is a need for formation at all levels in our congregations…

Newcomers

Leaders

Members

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We need to know who we are and whose we are.

Money

Ambition

Work

Play

Family

God

Sexuality

Money

Work

Play

Family

God Sexuality

Ambition

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Our own formation is the key to knowing God’s call.

Prayer

Meditation

Bible reading

Study

Classes

Small groups

Corporate worship

Taking action on behalf of others

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Every member of the congregation needs to be growing in Christ.

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Formation is a basic part of the church’s mission and requires careful and deliberate effort.

Bible Study

Christian Education—for all ages

Classes

Small Groups

Centering Prayer

Labyrinth

Taize Services

Special Liturgies

Outreach/Advocacy

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It is especially important to incorporate newcomers into formation activities.

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Formation must focus on a clear sense of God’s abundance.

The miracle is this…the more we share, the more we have.-- Leonard Nimoy

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How is your sponge doing?

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How do we know that God is abundant and wants us to live in this spiritual abundance?

We live in the abundance of creation—a creation that is pronounced “good” by God.

We have Jesus’ promise to us—“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” —John 10:10

We have the ultimate evidence of our worth to God—the gift of Jesus.

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How are we generous?

Congregation of St. AthanasiusChurch of Our Savior

Trinity Church

St. John’s Church

St. Michael’s Church

St. Paul’s Church

St. Peter’s Church

All Saints’ Church

Church of the Messiah

Church of the Ascension

Church of the Epiphany

St. Theodore’s Church

Christ ChurchChurch of the Angels

Church of the Holy Trinity

St. Mary’s Church

St. Matthias’ Church

St. Bede’s Church

St. Stephen’s ChurchSt. James’ Church

St. Agnes’ Church

St. Clement’s Church

Church of the Holy Faith

Christ the Good Shepherd Church

St. Thomas’ Church

St. Jude’s Church

Grace Church

St. Simon’s Church

St. Benedict’s Church

St. Timothy’s Church

Church of the Advent

St. Andrew’s Church

St. Philip’s Church

St. Gabriel’s ChurchSt. Francis’ Church

St. George’s Church St. Nicholas’ Church

St. Alban’s Church

St. Edmund’s Church

St. Cross Church

St. David’s Church

Church of St. Margaret & St. Anne

Church of the Holy Nativity

Church of the Transfiguration

Immanuel Church

Church of the Holy Communion

St. Ambrose Church

St. Anselm’s Church

St. Bartholomew’s Church

St. Columba’s Church

St. Martha’s Church

St. Joseph’s Church

Church of St. Andrew & St. CharlesSt. Gregory’s Church

Church of the Blessed Sacrament

St. Patrick’s ChurchPrince of Peace Church

St. Wilfrid’s Church

Holy Family Church

Emmanuel Church

St. Mark’s Church

Christ the King Church

St. Margaret’s Church

La Iglesia de MagdalenaSt. Aidan’s Church

St. Richard’s Church

St. Martin’s Church

Church of the Redeemer

St. Hilary’s Church

St. Clare’s Church

Faith Church

Pueblo Nuevo de Jesucristo Church

St. Augustine’s Church

St. Luke’s Church

St. Barnabas’ Church

St. Matthew’s Church

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Congregations need to be generous and giving.

How is your congregation doing?

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MSF enables us as a Diocese to reach out locally, nationally, and internationally.

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Consider this roadmap for sharing the truth of spiritual abundance.

Teach them

Show them

Tell them

Challenge them

Expect generosity

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Sharing our stories can be a powerful witness to the abundance of God.

What experience do you have of God’s abundance in your own life?

How has it made a difference in your relationship with God and others?

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Where do we go from here?

Implementing a Stewardship Process

Year Round Stewardship and the Annual Campaign

Planning for Growth