The Big Book of Presbyterian Stewardship

by Barnett, Elaine W.; Gordon, Laura S.; Hendrix, Margaret A.

• ISBN13: 9780664501570
• ISBN10: 0664501575
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Geneva Pr

Summary

The Big Book of Presbyterian Stewardshipdeals in a practical, clear, easy-to-understand manner with the full extent of financial issues that face a church. With a comprehensive scope, this book offers a fresh perspective and fun ideas for people who may not have any financial background or experience. Most chapters feature questions for discussion that makeThe Big Book of Presbyterian Stewardshipuseful for study by stewardship committees or as a planning guide for stewardship campaigns. The final section includes a helpful collection of inventories, charts, sample plans, and other practical resources.

Table of Contents

Quotations about Stewardship	vii
Stewardship Tips	ix
Introduction	xi
Suggested Steps to Optimize the Use of this Book	xiii
More Stewardship Tips about Asking for Money	xv
Understanding the Influences of Society	1	(10)
Generations and Money	11	(8)
Giving Styles in the Church	19	(2)
Money Personalities in the Church	21	(4)
Annual Giving	25	(10)
Special Offerings and Appeals	35	(4)
Capital Campaigns	39	(4)
Planned Giving	43	(8)
Endowment Funds	51	(6)
A Case Study	57	(6)
Long-Range Planning	63	(30)
The Toolbox
1 Giving in Your Congregation	68	(5)
2 Giving in Your Congregation by Giving Units	73	(1)
3 Congregational Attitudes toward Money and Giving	74	(2)
4 Mission-Based Budget Narrative Worksheet	76	(3)
5 Checklist for Setting Up an Endowment Fund	79	(1)
6 A Two-Year Promotional Plan for Your Congregation's Endowment	80	(3)
7 Money Attitudes Inventory	83	(3)
8 Scripture Texts for Stewardship	86	(1)
9 Spectrum Analysis of the Pastor's Role in Stewardship	87	(1)
10 Factors That Determine Our Giving to the Church	88	(1)
11 Important Addresses	89	(1)
12 The Twelve Strengths of Stewardship	90	(2)
13 Computer Programs That Are Helpful	92	(1)
Stewardship Resources	93