vital congregations and generous disciples in difficult times tri-state association – david schoen
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Vital Congregations and Generous Disciples in Difficult Times
Vital Congregations and Generous Disciples in Difficult Times
Tri-State Association – David SchoenTri-State Association – David Schoen
Becoming Vital Congregations and Generous Disciples in tough
times
Becoming Vital Congregations and Generous Disciples in tough
times Plan for the future! Seize this as
the opportune time to reposition your congregation for a healthy and robust future. This recession will pass.
What steps can you take now to become the vital generous church that God’s calls us to be in the future?
Plan for the future! Seize this as the opportune time to reposition your congregation for a healthy and robust future. This recession will pass.
What steps can you take now to become the vital generous church that God’s calls us to be in the future?
Focus on Identity and MissionFocus on Identity and Mission
A A congregation's agreement as to congregation's agreement as to who it is and why it existswho it is and why it exists will make will make tough financial decisions more tough financial decisions more manageable and greater generosity manageable and greater generosity possible. possible.
Do Not focus on Church’s needs, but on Do Not focus on Church’s needs, but on how the church meets people’s needshow the church meets people’s needs Contributions are up for hard time needsContributions are up for hard time needs
Tell and Show the Church’s missionTell and Show the Church’s mission Create a picture and narrative budgetCreate a picture and narrative budget Create a videoCreate a video
A A congregation's agreement as to congregation's agreement as to who it is and why it existswho it is and why it exists will make will make tough financial decisions more tough financial decisions more manageable and greater generosity manageable and greater generosity possible. possible.
Do Not focus on Church’s needs, but on Do Not focus on Church’s needs, but on how the church meets people’s needshow the church meets people’s needs Contributions are up for hard time needsContributions are up for hard time needs
Tell and Show the Church’s missionTell and Show the Church’s mission Create a picture and narrative budgetCreate a picture and narrative budget Create a videoCreate a video
Initiate Financial Relief and Wellness Ministries
Initiate Financial Relief and Wellness Ministries
Financial Relief and Wellness MinistriesFinancial Discussions and Small GroupsLocal Finance Resources and SpeakersFaith and Tough Times on www.ucc.org
http://www.ucc.org/stewardship/faith-and-tough-econmic-times/
360 Degrees of Financial Literacyhttp://www.360financialliteracy.org/
Employment Networks and Support
Financial Relief and Wellness MinistriesFinancial Discussions and Small GroupsLocal Finance Resources and SpeakersFaith and Tough Times on www.ucc.org
http://www.ucc.org/stewardship/faith-and-tough-econmic-times/
360 Degrees of Financial Literacyhttp://www.360financialliteracy.org/
Employment Networks and Support
Learn about People and Money
Learn about People and Money
Understand people and their use of money in today’s culture Consumers/Spenders not Stewards/Givers
Make the case for contributions What does my money ‘purchase’
Learn to Ask for Contributions Build relationships with contributors
Know how and to what people contribute Different people require different approaches Thank you, thank you, thank you
Understand people and their use of money in today’s culture Consumers/Spenders not Stewards/Givers
Make the case for contributions What does my money ‘purchase’
Learn to Ask for Contributions Build relationships with contributors
Know how and to what people contribute Different people require different approaches Thank you, thank you, thank you
Pastor Has Primary RolePastor Has Primary Role
Pastor talks about money and faithJesus talked more about money and
possessions than He did the Realm of GodPastor shares what and why they givePastor knows “how much” people give
Giving is a signicant indicator of personal concerns and spiritual development
Pastor talks about money and faithJesus talked more about money and
possessions than He did the Realm of GodPastor shares what and why they givePastor knows “how much” people give
Giving is a signicant indicator of personal concerns and spiritual development
Recruit Generosity Team in Church
Recruit Generosity Team in Church
Bring together a team of generous contributors in the church Lead annual appeal Promote year round discussion and
opportunities Seasonal/monthly messages and special appeals
http://www.ucc.org/stewardship/ End of the year appeal
Share personal witness Participate when appropriate in asking
Bring together a team of generous contributors in the church Lead annual appeal Promote year round discussion and
opportunities Seasonal/monthly messages and special appeals
http://www.ucc.org/stewardship/ End of the year appeal
Share personal witness Participate when appropriate in asking
Pastors and Leaders Learn about Fundraising and
Stewardship
Pastors and Leaders Learn about Fundraising and
Stewardship
The Lake Institute on Faith & GivingInsights on Faith & Giving Newsletter
On line and Electronic Giving
On line and Electronic Giving
People purchase, give and pay bills on line
Create Online and Electronic Giving Put A Give Button on your church web pages Initiate Electronic Contributions
Vanco UCCStillspeaking Money www.Ucc.org/stewardship/still-speaking-money
American Church, Inc www.Americanchurch.com
Online Giving Workshop Resources Creating an Online Fundraising Strategy Increased Giving with Online Tools
www.ucc.org/vitality/web-university/
People purchase, give and pay bills on line
Create Online and Electronic Giving Put A Give Button on your church web pages Initiate Electronic Contributions
Vanco UCCStillspeaking Money www.Ucc.org/stewardship/still-speaking-money
American Church, Inc www.Americanchurch.com
Online Giving Workshop Resources Creating an Online Fundraising Strategy Increased Giving with Online Tools
www.ucc.org/vitality/web-university/
QuestionsQuestions
What are you doing to prepare for the future during these difficult times?
What will you take from this presentation back to your church?
What are you doing to prepare for the future during these difficult times?
What will you take from this presentation back to your church?
Thank You!Thank You!
Thank you for your Vital Leadership
Thank you for Your Support of Our Churches’ Wider Mission
Changing Lives: That’s Our Churches’ Wider Mission
Thank you for your Vital Leadership
Thank you for Your Support of Our Churches’ Wider Mission
Changing Lives: That’s Our Churches’ Wider Mission