Coming Soon – Stewardship Basics for Congregations

Day of Learning is August 23 2:00 PM ET /11:00 AM PT Building a Culture of Generosity: Robert Hay Jr. will offer resources for creating a congregational culture that doesn’t just DO stewardship, but that embodies stewardship across committees, worship, and social activities. 5:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT Maggie Harmon will outline tools and resources you can use for building year-round stewardship communications including a planning calendar, bulletin content, and tips for engaging participation in stewardship tactics. There will be time for questions after each session. Register Today All sessions will be recorded and available to registrants after the program. Questions? Contact the Presbyterian Foundation at dayoflearning@presbyterianfoundation.org

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FREE: Day of Learning on Stewardship

Join us August 23

Don't miss this program on Stewardship Basics

2:00 PM ET /11:00 AM PT Building a Culture of Generosity with Robert Hay, Jr., Senior Ministry Relations Officer for the Presbyterian Foundation

5:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT Tactical Stewardship: Creating an Annual Plan with Maggie Harmon, Ministry Relations Officer for the Southwest

We'll have plenty of time to respond to questions, too!

Register Today

All sessions will be recorded and available to registrants after the program.

Questions? Contact the Presbyterian Foundation at dayoflearning@presbyterianfoundation.org 

Back to Basics on Stewardship

Two Programs to Strengthen Stewardship Practices

The Presbyterian Foundation is pleased to bring you another Day of Learning for getting back to basics with stewardship.

This FREE online learning opportunity is set for August 23, 2023.

2:00 PM ET /11:00 AM PT Building a Culture of Generosity with Robert Hay, Jr., Senior Ministry Relations Officer for the Presbyterian Foundation

5:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT Tactical Stewardship: Creating an Annual Plan with Maggie Harmon, Ministry Relations Officer for the Southwest

Register Today

Questions? Contact the Presbyterian Foundation at dayoflearning@presbyterianfoundation.org

Ministry Matters - What to do when giving is down| Gratitude drives generosity

Do you know your top givers? What to do when giving is down by J. Clif Christopher One day a pastor called me and was a bit distressed. Giving to church operations was down from the previous year. He asked if he could send me a letter to review that he was considering sending to the congregation about the shortfall.  READ MORE Do you have a plan for giving? The gratitude campaign by Kent Millard Congregations have financial challenges. I discover that many of them have no plan for giving and don’t want anyone to talk about pledging or being generous in support of God’s work. They simply receive an offering every Sunday and hope that it will be enough to cover their expenses. But as the congregation declines in membership, income goes down and they have to go to a part-time pastor and reduce their mission giving because they don’t have the necessary resources.  READ MORE Scriptural roots of generosity  Enduring roots of generosity by Robert Schnase Scripture is replete with examples and teachings that focus on possessions, wealth, giving, gifts, generosity, offerings, charity, sacrifice, and sharing with those in need. Giving is central to Jewish and Christian practice because people perceive God as extravagantly generous, the giver of every good gift, the source of life and love. People give because they serve a giving God. READ MORE Worship Elements September 26, 2021 Worship Connection September 26, 2021 Subscribe to denominational updates Click to browse our selection of books in preaching, worship, ministry leadership, and church & culture. The God of the Dangerous Sermon Abingdon Worship or Preaching Annual 2022 Teaching how to pray in public

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Don't Miss the Stewardship Day of Learning

One day of practical stewardship content you can use now! Register for the free March 2 Day of Learning covering practical stewardship and financial sustainability tools. 8:30 am PST/11:30 am EST - Church Mission and Sustainability with Stephen Keizer and Rev. Gail Monsma 11:00 am PST/2:00 pm EST - Virtual Campaigns and Online Giving with Rev. Ellie Johns-Kelley and Karl Mattison 2:30 pm PST/5:30 pm EST - Practical Tips for Church Budgeting with Olanda Carr and Rev. Dr. Jonah So Register Today Questions? Please contact the Presbyterian Foundation at serving@presbyterianfoundation.org.

In Case You Missed It: Learn with Stewardship Experts March 2nd

Meet our Presenters and Preview the Workshops On March 2, the Presbyterian Foundation will present a Day of Learning covering practical tools for stewardship and financial sustainability. 8:30 a.m. PST/11:30 a.m. EST - Church Mission and Sustainability with Stephen Keizer and Rev. Gail Monsma Ensuring the long-term viability of your church mission in the face of evolving cultural pressures means it is important for churches to develop creative and comprehensive stewardship programs. This workshop will provide ideas for creating a culture of generosity through a comprehensive stewardship program. We will talk about how people give, donor motivation, how to craft your mission story, leadership’s role in stewardship, provide giving tools as well as discuss how planned giving fits into a stewardship. 11:00 a.m PST/2:00 p.m. EST - Virtual Campaigns and Online Giving with Rev. Ellie Johns-Kelley and Karl Mattison 2020 forced everything into a distanced and virtual environment. Stewardship included. There are some blessings in disguise. Join us to call out some of the most important lessons learned for conducting efficient and effective stewardship campaigns. In this seminar, we will share the top 5 features that we can leverage from a virtual stewardship campaign and how we can effectively use these tools going forward. The pandemic has been a miserable experience, but let’s grasp and grow from lessons learned. 2:30 p.m. PST/5:30 p.m. EST - Practical Tips for Church Budgeting with Olanda Carr and Rev. Dr. Jonah So In this workshop we will cover the basic items to consider when creating a church budget. An overview of the various types of church budgets – zero-based, program, line-item, and narrative – will be provided. Additional time will be allocated to the narrative budgeting process, including beginning steps and resources. Register Today Questions? Please contact the Presbyterian Foundation at serving@presbyterianfoundation.org.

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Learn with Stewardship Experts March 2nd

Meet our Presenters and Preview the Workshops On March 2, the Presbyterian Foundation will present a Day of Learning covering practical tools for stewardship and financial sustainability. 8:30 a.m. PST/11:30 a.m. EST - Church Mission and Sustainability with Stephen Keizer and Rev. Gail Monsma Ensuring the long-term viability of your church mission in the face of evolving cultural pressures means it is important for churches to develop creative and comprehensive stewardship programs. This workshop will provide ideas for creating a culture of generosity through a comprehensive stewardship program. We will talk about how people give, donor motivation, how to craft your mission story, leadership’s role in stewardship, provide giving tools as well as discuss how planned giving fits into a stewardship. 11:00 a.m PST/2:00 p.m. EST - Virtual Campaigns and Online Giving with Rev. Ellie Johns-Kelley and Karl Mattison 2020 forced everything into a distanced and virtual environment. Stewardship included. There are some blessings in disguise. Join us to call out some of the most important lessons learned for conducting efficient and effective stewardship campaigns. In this seminar, we will share the top 5 features that we can leverage from a virtual stewardship campaign and how we can effectively use these tools going forward. The pandemic has been a miserable experience, but let’s grasp and grow from lessons learned. 2:30 p.m. PST/5:30 p.m. EST - Practical Tips for Church Budgeting with Olanda Carr and Rev. Dr. Jonah So In this workshop we will cover the basic items to consider when creating a church budget. An overview of the various types of church budgets – zero-based, program, line-item, and narrative – will be provided. Additional time will be allocated to the narrative budgeting process, including beginning steps and resources. Register Today Questions? Please contact the Presbyterian Foundation at serving@presbyterianfoundation.org.

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How Faith Shapes our Financial Health

Meet Presenter Bonnie Ives Marden

Week two of the Stewardship Kaleidoscope virtual conference this year features Bonnie Ives Marden, a leadership consultant and financial stewardship practitioner. Bonnie provides stewardship education through multiple United Methodist Foundations and is the author of Church Finances for Missional Leaders. Bonnie will lead us in considering how our own faith shapes our relationship to stewardship and church finance and will provide best practice tips for church financial management. After the presentation, there will be a live question and answer period where we can explore further how to be the best possible financial stewards for our faith communities. Register Now!